2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Ford Fusion and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 480 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.
Because 2004 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo S60 (401 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Fusion | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fusion | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
