2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1994 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1994 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |