1993 Acura NSX vs. 1957 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 245 kg more than 1957 Ford Vedette. 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, 1993 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 1957 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
