2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
