1995 Acura NSX vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 597 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort. 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 (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1972 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Escort |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2400 mm |
