2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 1306 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza 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 Buick Terraza (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Terraza | Fusion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |