1985 Ford Telstar vs. 1998 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1998 Honda Shuttle is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 502 kg more than 1985 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda Shuttle (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Telstar. 1998 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Telstar | 1998 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Telstar | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |