2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Proton Juara
To start off, both 2004 Ford Fusion and 2004 Proton Juara 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 9 more horse power than 2004 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Fusion weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 Proton Juara. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Juara. 2004 Proton Juara 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 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Fusion | 2004 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Fusion | Juara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
