2005 Ford Fusion vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2005 Ford Fusion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fusion weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fusion | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Concerto |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |