1971 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 204 kg more than 1971 Ford Maverick. 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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Maverick | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | NSX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
