2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | NSX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |