2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1992 Honda NSX
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1992 Honda NSX. 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 1992 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | TE-50 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
