1973 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 470 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1997 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |