2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 649 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2009 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2009 SsangYong Actyon has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Fiesta | Actyon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |