2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 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, 2003 Opel Vectra (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Vectra | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |
