1995 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 8 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 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster 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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | 427 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
