2006 Ford Fusion vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 117 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto.
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 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fusion | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
