2009 Ford Fusion vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Fusion weights approximately 362 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Fusion (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fusion | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
