1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 274 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |
