2005 Ford Fusion vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fusion and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fusion. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fusion. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fusion | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fusion | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |
