2009 Ford Fusion vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (221 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 734 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 2009 Ford Fusion (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2009 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fusion | 109 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
