2006 Acura RSX vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2007 Ford Fusion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fusion (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2007 Ford Fusion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fusion 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, 2007 Ford Fusion (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2007 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Acura RSX | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | RSX | Fusion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |