1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 2000 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1985 Ford Fairlane 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 1985 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle. 2000 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Fairlane | 2000 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |