2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2007 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 2 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Musa weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Because 2009 Ford Explorer 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 2009 Ford Explorer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2009 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Musa. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Explorer | 2007 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Explorer | Musa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 4.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 47 L |