2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Kia Amanti
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion.
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 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (203 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fusion | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
