2007 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 Ford Expedition.
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, 2007 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando. 2007 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Expedition | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Expedition | Korando |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |