2000 Plymouth Neon vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Neon 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 116 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon. 2010 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2000 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 2000 Plymouth Neon 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:
2000 Plymouth Neon | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Plymouth | Ford |
Model | Neon | Fusion |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1687 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2728 mm |