2004 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
