2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 124 kg more than 1993 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1993 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | NSX |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |