2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2012 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2012 Fiat Albea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Albea weights approximately 185 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 (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Albea. 2009 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Albea 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 2012 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Fusion | Albea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |