2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus and 2008 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.

Because 2008 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 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus, 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 Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Taurus 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
Make Ford SsangYong
Model Taurus Chairman H
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 263 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6251 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 213 Nm
Torque RPM 4501 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2910 mm