2006 Ford E-350 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1486 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Because 1997 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-350 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
