1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1995 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1995 SsangYong Musso. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 SsangYong Musso.
Because 1995 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 SsangYong Musso. (192 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 SsangYong Musso. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1995 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 1995 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Ford Taurus | 1995 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Taurus | Musso |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |