1993 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 198 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 256 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
