2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Scion tC
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Scion tC were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Scion tC (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 91 kg more than 2006 Scion tC.
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 Scion tC (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Scion tC | |
Make | Ford | Scion |
Model | Fusion | tC |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |