1999 Ford Econoline vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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, 1999 Ford Econoline (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Econoline | NSX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2540 mm |
