1995 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 17 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1333 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | E-350 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3505 mm |