2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Lancia Musa
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Lancia Musa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 351 kg more than 2005 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Falcon 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 2005 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2005 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Falcon | Musa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1230 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
