2001 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 5 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1281 kg more than 2001 Acura NSX.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
