1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 347 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Mustang | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| 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 | 1185 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
