2000 Acura NSX vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 175 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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