2005 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 492 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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, 2005 Acura NSX (285 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
