2009 Dacia Sandero vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Sandero and 2009 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dacia Sandero (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dacia Sandero should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Fusion weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Dacia Sandero.
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 Sandero (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Sandero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Sandero | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Dacia | Ford |
| Model | Sandero | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 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 | 1111 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
