1995 Acura NSX vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 138 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200. 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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |
