2002 Ford Fusion vs. 2002 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2002 Ford Fusion and 2002 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Fusion (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Ford Fusion.
Because 2002 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2002 Ford Fusion (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Fusion | 2002 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Fusion | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
