2012 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2012 Ford Focus and 2012 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fusion (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Fusion weights approximately 292 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. 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, 2012 Ford Fusion (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4359 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |
