1978 Ford Capri vs. 2004 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2004 Lancia Musa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Musa weights approximately 198 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Musa. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2004 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Musa |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |