1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, both 1995 Ford Explorer and 1995 Honda Shuttle were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 368 kg more than 1995 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
