2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 806 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Actyon has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Escape | Actyon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |