1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 290 kg more than 2012 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Musa. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Musa. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2012 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Musa |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |