2003 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Honda 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, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Thunderbird | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Thunderbird | NSX |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |