2009 Ford Escape vs. 1996 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1009 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1996 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Escape | Musso |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
