2001 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
