2009 Fiat Doblo vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Doblo 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Doblo (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Fiat Doblo (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Doblo | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Doblo | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
