2007 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2013 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
