1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 410 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 60 L |
