1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
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, 1986 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1989 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Meteor | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
