1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 587 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Italdesign | Ford |
| Model | Nazca | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
