2005 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2005 Ford F-250 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-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 774 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-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-250 | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | F-250 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | 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 | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 73 L |
