2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 991 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | F-250 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 2295 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |
