2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Tigra weights approximately 58 kg more 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 Ford Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Tigra. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Tigra. 2006 Opel Tigra has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Tigra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fusion | Tigra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |