1998 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 2011 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | NSX | Ranger |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |