2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 14 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 566 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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, 2009 Ford Taurus (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
