2009 Lancia Musa vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Lancia Musa is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Musa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 64 kg more than 2009 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Granada 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 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Musa. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2009 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2009 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lancia Musa | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Musa | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |