2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
Because 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | E-150 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2910 mm |
