2005 Ford Fusion vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fusion and 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 Ford Fusion (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fusion weights approximately 233 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 Ford Fusion (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fusion | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fusion | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| 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 | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
