2005 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
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 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
