2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford F-150 | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-150 | Fusion |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 66 L |