2009 Ford Flex vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Flex would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
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 Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Musso. 2009 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2010 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2010 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Flex | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Flex | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |