2012 Ford Fusion vs. 2012 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2012 Ford Fusion and 2012 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 49 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 272 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion.
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 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fusion. 2012 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Ulysse 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:
| 2012 Ford Fusion | 2012 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Fusion | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
