2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2004 Ford Fusion and 2004 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Fusion (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Fusion weights approximately 292 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. 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 Ford Fusion (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fusion | 2004 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Insight |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |