1989 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 652 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Corsair | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Corsair | Korando |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2490 mm |
