2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fusion and 2008 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Maxima (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 389 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Maxima (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
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2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fusion | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 73.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |