1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso

To start off, both 1999 Ford Falcon and 1999 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.

Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ford Falcon 1999 SsangYong Musso
Make Ford SsangYong
Model Falcon Musso
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 220 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 256 Nm
Torque RPM 3150 RPM 2250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 22.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 73 L


 

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