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 1,598 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 52 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4400 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 | 1598 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 | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.2 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 | 1177 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
