2009 Ford Escape vs. 2003 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Musso would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 964 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, 2003 SsangYong Musso (317 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2003 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2003 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2003 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Escape | Musso |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
