1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 145 kg more than 1977 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Maverick | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | NSX |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
