2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 48 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fusion | Fit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
