2010 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti
To start off, both 2010 Ford Fusion and 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 55 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion weights approximately 232 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fusion | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
