2008 Ford Fusion vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2008 Ford Fusion is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fusion weights approximately 92 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 2008 Ford Fusion (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fusion | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fusion | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1182 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
