2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, both 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod and 2001 Lancia Nea were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod (469 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 68 kg more than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod.

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 Nea (314 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. (178 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod has manual transmission. 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod 2001 Lancia Nea
Make Ford Lancia
Model XR 8 Xplod Nea
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 2445 cc
Horse Power 469 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 314 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1302 kg 1370 kg
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2590 mm


 

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