1992 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1998 Ford Explorer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 530 kg more than 1992 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1998 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2840 mm |
