1992 Acura NSX vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Acura NSX weights approximately 360 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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, 1992 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Capri |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
