2010 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2012 Ford Fusion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 404 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fusion. 2012 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Safari | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Tata | Ford |
| Model | Safari | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2728 mm |
