2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 399 kg more than 2002 Ford Taurus.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Taurus. 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 (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Taurus | Musso |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
