2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2001 Lancia Lybra
To start off, both 2001 Ford Fiesta and 2001 Lancia Lybra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,444 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 434 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lancia Lybra (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Fiesta | 2001 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fiesta | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
