2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 363 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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Fusion | 6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |