2005 Lancia Musa vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Musa. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Musa weights approximately 13 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus.
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 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus. 2012 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Lancia Musa | 2012 Ford Focus | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Musa | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4359 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |