2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1376 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Musso. 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 (759 Nm) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Musso. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2003 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Excursion | Musso |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 73 L |
