1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | NSX |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |