1972 Ford Custom vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 339 kg more than 2003 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Custom | 2003 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Custom | NSX |
Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |