1995 Acura NSX vs. 1997 Mercury MC4

To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.

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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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