1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 36 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | NSX |
Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |