2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 208 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, both vehicles can yield 298 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | NSX |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |