1993 Acura NSX vs. 1977 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1977 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 10 kg more than 1993 Acura 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, 1993 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 1977 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Falcon |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |