1990 Honda NSX vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | NSX | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3050 mm |
