2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1991 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Shuttle. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda Shuttle has manual transmission. 1991 Honda Shuttle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1991 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-250 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
