1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 43 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.
Because 1991 Ford Falcon 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 1991 Ford Falcon. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Shuttle | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Shuttle | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |