1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2011 Ford Focus

To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 12 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Focus weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.

Because 1999 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 1999 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus, 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Italdesign Nazca 2011 Ford Focus
Make Italdesign Ford
Model Nazca Focus
Year Released 1999 2011
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4988 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4445 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1722 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1488 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2614 mm


 

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