2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Five Hundred | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |
