2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1212 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Excursion | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Excursion | Korando |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 213 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3054 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |