2003 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 257 kg more than 2003 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX. 2003 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda NSX | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
