2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2008 SsangYong Chairman W were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X 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 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus X | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Taurus X | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
