1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Italdesign Nazca 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 145 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
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, 2007 Mercury Monterey, 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mercury |
| Model | Nazca | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
