2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Lancia Musa
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fiesta 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Musa (94 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Musa weights approximately 236 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lancia Musa (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fiesta | Musa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 994 kg | 1230 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 47 L |
