2010 Ford Fusion SEL vs. 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT
To start off, both 2010 Ford Fusion SEL and 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fusion SEL. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fusion SEL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT weights approximately 113 kg more than 2010 Ford Fusion SEL. 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 SPORT (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion SEL. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion SEL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Fusion SEL | 2010 Ford Fusion SPORT | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fusion | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
