1994 Ford Tracer vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, both 1994 Ford Tracer and 1994 Italdesign Nazca were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 265 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tracer. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tracer weights approximately 8 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, 1994 Ford Tracer, 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tracer. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tracer | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Tracer | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
