1999 Ford Telstar vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 1999 Ford Telstar 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 615 kg more than 1999 Ford Telstar.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Telstar. 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 Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Telstar | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Telstar | Musso |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
