1989 Honda Shuttle vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 590 kg more than 1989 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ford Falcon 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 1993 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Shuttle has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Shuttle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Shuttle | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Shuttle | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |