1970 Honda N III vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion weights approximately 976 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Ford Fusion (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 2010 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda N III has manual transmission. 1970 Honda N III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda N III | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | N III | Fusion |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 66 L |