2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 693 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 2007 Nissan Navara 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 2007 Nissan Navara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion, 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion. 2007 Nissan Navara 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. 2007 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fusion | Navara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |