2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-250 and 2009 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 899 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | E-250 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
