2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1375 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.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fusion | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 96 L |