1984 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1990 Honda Shuttle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 295 kg more than 1990 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1984 Ford Granada 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 1984 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1984 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1990 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Granada | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |