2007 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Altima weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Ford Fusion.
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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Altima | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Altima | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
