2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 621 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
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2004 Ford Focus | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Korando |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |