1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |