2008 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 393 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. 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 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
