2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 228 kg more than 2002 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 (529 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | NSX |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 287 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |