2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
