2007 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 2009 SsangYong Korando 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, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Focus | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
