2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 888 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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2007 Ford Fiesta | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Fiesta | Rexton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |