2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fusion weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
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, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fusion | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Fusion | Materia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
