1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri 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 246 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Capri weights approximately 80 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, 1990 Mercury Capri, 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 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Italdesign Nazca | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
Make | Italdesign | Mercury |
Model | Nazca | Capri |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |