2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2004 Ford Fusion and 2004 Suzuki Forenza were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Forenza (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fusion. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Forenza weights approximately 48 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 Suzuki Forenza (173 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fusion. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Fusion | 2004 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Fusion | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
