2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion and 2009 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Fusion 2009 Ford Explorer
Make Ford Ford
Model Fusion Explorer
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2966 cc 4009 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 85 L


 

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