2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Musso (220 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 428 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso. 2004 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Mondeo | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Mondeo | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |