1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (161 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Rally Raid | Fusion |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |