2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 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), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (149 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando 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 (374 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Mondeo | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
