1998 Acura NSX vs. 1989 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang 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 202 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1989 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Mustang |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |