1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Sierra | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
