2009 Ford Maverick vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Ford Maverick 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick.
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 Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando. 2009 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Maverick | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Maverick | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
