1990 Honda Shuttle vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1990 Honda Shuttle is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Brougham would be higher. At 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1990 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Brougham 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 1967 Mercury Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Shuttle | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Shuttle | Brougham |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |