1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 331 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
