1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 176 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Ford | Italdesign |
Model | Zephyr | Nazca |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |