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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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 | 3179 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 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 | 2630 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |