1995 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 888 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3510 mm |
