2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso

To start off, both 2005 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 674 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Musso. 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 F-150 (496 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford F-150 2005 SsangYong Musso
Make Ford SsangYong
Model F-150 Musso
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 496 Nm 210 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 88.4 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2499 kg 1825 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 73 L


 

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