2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 495 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Korando. 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Expedition | Korando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
