1993 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1993 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3610 mm |
