1995 Acura NSX vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 98 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2930 mm |
