1994 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 982 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1994 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1994 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3670 mm |
