1995 Acura NSX vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 370 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (284 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
