2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2009 Ford Explorer and 2009 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,007 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 931 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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 Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Kyron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Explorer | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Explorer | Kyron |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4007 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |