2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion.
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, 2009 Dacia Logan (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
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2009 Dacia Logan | 2008 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Logan | Fusion |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 71.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |