2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Mustang | Musso |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 73 L |