1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 545 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | NSX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
