1970 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 451 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa, 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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Musa |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 47 L |