2006 Ford Freestar vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
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, 2006 Ford Freestar (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestar | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
