2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 840 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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2009 Ford Focus | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |