1994 Ford Fiesta vs. 1996 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1994 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fiesta | 1996 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Fiesta | Musso |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1118 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
