2005 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Holden Captiva

To start off, 2006 Holden Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,899 cc, 2006 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Captiva (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fusion.

Because 2006 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva 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, 2006 Holden Captiva (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fusion. 2006 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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