1995 Ford Escort vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Korando is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 746 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Escort | Korando |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
