2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Because 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 Dodge Magnum 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 Dodge Magnum (530 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Magnum | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
