2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 554 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
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2007 Ford Focus | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Musso |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |