2004 Ford Focus vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 785 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 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Focus | Musso |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
