2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 652 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-250. 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-250 | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | E-250 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
