2001 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri.
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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Capri |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
