1994 Honda NSX vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 20 kg more than 1994 Honda 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX. 1997 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1994 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda NSX | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | NSX | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |