1969 Ford Corsair vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 38 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 560 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, 2007 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |
