1998 Acura NSX vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Capri |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |