2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 465 kg more than 2006 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Fusion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Fusion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fusion | Prius |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |