2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | NSX |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1464 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |