1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 545 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | NSX |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1430 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 |