2010 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Ford Fusion

To start off, both 2010 Ford Focus and 2010 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion weights approximately 316 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Ford Fusion (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford Focus 2010 Ford Fusion
Make Ford Ford
Model Focus Fusion
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1174 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 4445 mm 4841 mm
Vehicle Width 1725 mm 1834 mm
Vehicle Height 1488 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase Size 2614 mm 2728 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 66 L


 

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