Which is a better ship?

I wonder is the Tiger better or Sting?

Tiger has better weapons but Stings shields are better

Name Tiger
Weapon 1,200
Energy Damage 0
Kinetic Damage 0
Missile Damage 1,200
Chemical Damage 0
Hull 1,500
Range 9
Scanner rating 50
Power rating 1,496
Cost per unit 15,495
Upkeep 448
1 turn produces 8.0

Name Sting
Class Cruiser
Weapon 1,000
Energy Damage 0
Kinetic Damage 0
Missile Damage 1,000
Chemical Damage 0
Hull 2,000
Range 8
Scanner rating 50
Power rating 1,611
Cost per unit 15,685
Upkeep 272
1 turn produces 8.0