1990 Ford Corsair vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 775 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair.
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1990 Ford Corsair | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Corsair | Musso |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2872 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |