2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 481 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Falcon | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1100 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |
