2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 313 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota Camry (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fusion | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
