2000 Acura NSX vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 2007 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |