2009 Ford Fusion vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 924 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.
Because 2009 Ford Fusion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fusion | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |