2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1138 kg more than 2004 SsangYong Korando. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Excursion | Korando |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 256 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2989 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |