2008 Rover 75 vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 75 | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
