1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 345 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | NSX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
