2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Musa weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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, 2007 Lancia Musa (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2007 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Bantam | Musa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |