2012 Ford Escape vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Escape | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Escape | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2970 mm |
