2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 1281 kg more than 2006 Lexus GX.
Because 2006 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GX will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Fusion | GX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |
