1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 18 kg more than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1950 Mercury Roadster 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 1950 Mercury Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Shuttle | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Shuttle | Roadster |
Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |