1984 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort 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:
1984 Ford Escort | 1997 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |