2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta 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 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fiesta (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 211 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fusion | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |