2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Excursion | Korando |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 307 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3216 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |