2004 Ford C-MAX vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 491 kg more than 2004 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford C-MAX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (160 Nm). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford C-MAX.
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2004 Ford C-MAX | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | C-MAX | Korando |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 256 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |