1992 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 122 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1994 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 1994 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Escort | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
