1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1996 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 1996 Ford Scorpio and 1996 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 72 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 535 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 1996 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ford Scorpio | 1996 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Scorpio | Musso |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |