1998 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1047 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | NSX | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1933 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 136 L |
