2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 508 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Fusion | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |