2000 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. 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, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Venturi Atlantique | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Venturi | Ford |
| Model | Atlantique | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
