2012 Lancia Musa vs. 2012 Ford C-Max

To start off, both 2012 Lancia Musa and 2012 Ford C-Max were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford C-Max (113 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford C-Max should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford C-Max weights approximately 314 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford C-Max (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Musa.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Lancia Musa 2012 Ford C-Max
Make Lancia Ford
Model Musa C-Max
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1236 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1828 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2788 mm


 

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