2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2004 Ford Fusion and 2004 Skoda Fabia 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 16 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Fusion weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Skoda Fabia. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fusion | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Fusion | Fabia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 15.9 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 | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |