2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fusion (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion.
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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion. 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fusion | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |