1998 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 1998 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Escape |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
