2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2004 Ford Fusion and 2004 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 433 kg more than 2004 Ford Fusion. 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, 2004 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fusion.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Fusion 2004 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Fusion Accord
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1388 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 79 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.5 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 163 km/hour 227 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.7 seconds 8.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 65 L


 

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