2004 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2012 Ford Fusion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fusion (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 96 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion.
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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fusion. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Aurora | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2728 mm |
