2005 Ford Focus vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 685 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (196 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
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2005 Ford Focus | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |