2002 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1181 kg more than 2002 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | E-Series |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 150 L |