1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 736 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Italdesign | Mercury |
Model | Nazca | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 470 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |