2006 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Sirion 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Sirion (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion.
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 Ford Fusion (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Sirion | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Sirion | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
