1978 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 465 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Because 1978 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1978 Fiat Campagnola (152 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Campagnola | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Campagnola | Fusion |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |