2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
