1988 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2010 Ford C-Max is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX 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 138 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford C-Max weights approximately 159 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 2010 Ford C-Max, 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, 2010 Ford C-Max (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | NSX | C-Max |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1626 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2648 mm |
