2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 4 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 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Fusion | 120 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |
