1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 656 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (157 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Mondeo | Musso |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
