1991 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 465 kg more than 1991 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Taurus. 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 (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Taurus | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Taurus | Musso |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2512 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
