2010 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1296 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
