1996 Ford Ranger vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 25 kg more than 1991 Honda 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, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 1991 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | NSX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
