2002 Ford Fusion vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Micra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Fusion weights approximately 107 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra.
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, 2002 Ford Fusion (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Fusion | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fusion | Micra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1240 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |