2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fusion and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fusion (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fusion | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
