1985 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. 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, 2007 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang. 2007 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Mustang | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | NSX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
