2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2004 Ford Fusion and 2004 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fusion. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 193 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 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fusion. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fusion. 2004 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Fusion | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fusion | 406 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |