2002 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Falcon | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Falcon | Korando |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
