1968 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 291 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 129 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Escort | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
