2007 SsangYong Korando vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford C-MAX (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 130 kg more than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Korando | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | SsangYong | Ford |
| Model | Korando | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2085 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1623 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
