2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fusion and 2008 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Zafira (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Zafira weights approximately 483 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 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion. 2008 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fusion | Zafira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |