2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2007 Ford Fusion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Because 2007 Ford Fusion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fusion 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rendezvous | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
