1991 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2001 Ford Excursion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1891 kg more than 1991 Acura NSX.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX. 2001 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1991 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2001 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3490 mm |
