1995 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 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 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 628 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3200 mm |
