2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fusion weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fusion | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fusion | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |