2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fusion and 2008 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 663 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Fusion | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 90 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
