2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2011 Lancia Musa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 330 kg more than 2011 Lancia Musa. 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 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Musa. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Musa. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2011 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2011 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Five Hundred | Musa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |