1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 775 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Shuttle | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Shuttle | Cougar |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |