2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 12 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-450 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |
