1994 Ford Orion vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Orion would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1994 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Orion weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1996 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 1996 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Orion, 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Orion | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Orion | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
