2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 525 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 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (172 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2006 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Mondeo | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |