2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fusion and 2008 Honda Element were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fusion (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 846 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Because 2008 Ford Fusion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Fusion (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Element |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |