1994 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 77 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3193 mm |
