1995 Ford Escort vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 10 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 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Escort | Korando |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
