1993 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 467 kg more than 1993 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Escort | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.3 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |