2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | NSX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
