2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Tonka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Tonka would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 604 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (307 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Tonka | Musso |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 2640 mm |
