2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 254 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fusion | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
