1992 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2004 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1992 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 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 Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Thunderbird | 2004 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Thunderbird | NSX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
