2002 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 4 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fusion.
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 Hyundai Tiburon (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Fusion | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Fusion | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
