2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion. 2009 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fusion | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |