1998 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 923 kg more than 1998 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | F-150 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |