1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1988 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Meteor | NSX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
