2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,277 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 1976 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
