2013 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2013 Ford Focus and 2013 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 189 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 2013 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4534 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |
