1981 Ford Cougar vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Ford Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Cougar | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | NSX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 241 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
