2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Altima weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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 Ford Fusion (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima. 2009 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima 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.
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2009 Ford Fusion | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fusion | Altima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |