2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente vs. 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Ambiente

To start off, both 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente and 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Ambiente were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Ambiente. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Ambiente. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Ambiente weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente.

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, 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Ambiente (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Ambiente will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 Ambiente 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Ambiente
Make Ford Ford
Model Fusion Fusion
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1594 cc 1399 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 178 km/hour 153 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 15.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1151 kg 1177 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 45 L


 

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