2001 Ford Focus vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 666 kg more than 2001 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Focus | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Focus | Musso |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |
