2010 Ford Fusion vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Octavia would be higher. 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 86 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion weights approximately 231 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Fusion | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
