1999 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 432 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
