2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto 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 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fusion (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 182 kg more than 2006 Fiat Punto. 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 Ford Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Punto | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Punto | Fusion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1559 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |