2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
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 Explorer (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Explorer | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |