2006 Ford Fusion vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 593 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fusion | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |