2006 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Because 2007 Ford Fusion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 66 L |
