2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 908 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Expedition | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Expedition | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |