2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
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 Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (305 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Taurus | Musso |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 263 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
