2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa 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 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 Ford Fusion weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fusion | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |