1998 Ford Laser vs. 2011 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2011 Lancia Musa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Musa weights approximately 205 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Laser | 2011 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Laser | Musa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |
