2005 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 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 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 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 Honda NSX | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | NSX | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 653 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 856 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |