2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 2000 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | NSX |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |