1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 300 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 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Shuttle | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Shuttle | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
