2002 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 656 kg more than 2002 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2005 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta. 2005 SsangYong Actyon has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Ford Fiesta | 2005 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Fiesta | Actyon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |