http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordchallenge/fusion/

Wow. This is the worst biased survey/study I have seen. The sample size is obviously skewed. I guess Ford has stooped down to the level where they can only spread their own ignorant propaganda to get sales. Very, very sad. They used an AWD Fusion vs. just the FWD Camry and Accord. $10 says they also used a 6 cylinder vs. the 4 cylinder Accord and Camry. The only thing that the Fusion has is its Euro-styling...most likely borrowed from the Jaguar and Land Rover division.

Shame on you, Ford. Shame on you. I can only view GM and Chevy as genuine American cars.

Let's do a rundown...shall we? (Don't forget Japanese makers routinely underrate their engines....I think Ford does too)
Ford Fusion
[ul][*][hr]Engine Electronics[hr] [hr]16-Valve EEC-V[hr] [hr]24-Valve EEC-V[hr] [hr]Displacement[hr] [hr]2.3L (138 cu. in.)[hr] [hr]3.0L (182 cu. in.)[hr] [hr]Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm)[hr] [hr]160 @ 6250[hr] [hr]221 @ 6250[hr] [hr]Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)[hr] [hr]156 @ 4250[hr] [hr]205 @ 4800[hr][/ul]
Honda Accord

[hr]Engine Electronics [hr]16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®[hr] [hr]24-Valve SOHC VTEC®[hr] [hr]Displacement [hr]2.4L (144 cu. in.)[hr] [hr]3.0L (183 cu. in.)[hr] [hr]Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) [hr]166 @ 5800[hr] [hr]244 @ 6250[hr] [hr]Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) [hr]160 @ 4000[hr] [hr]211 @ 5000[hr]

Toyota Camry
[hr]Engine Electronics [hr]DOHC 16-valve
VVT-i[hr] [hr]DOHC 24-valve
Dual VVT-i[hr] [hr]Displacement [hr]2.4L (144 cu. in.)[hr] [hr]3.5L (211 cu. in.)[hr] [hr]Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) [hr]158 @ 6000[hr] [hr]268 @ 6200[hr] [hr]Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) [hr]161 lb @ 4000[hr] [hr]248 @ 4700
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And for fun: Nissan Altima
[hr]Engine Electronics [hr]DOHC 16-valve
QR25DE [hr] [hr]DOHC 24-valve
VQ35DE
[hr] [hr]Displacement [hr]2.5L (152 cu. in.) [hr] [hr]3.5L (213 cu. in.) [hr] [hr]Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) [hr]175 @ 6000 [hr] [hr]250 @ 5800 [hr] [hr]Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) [hr]180 lb @ 4000 [hr] [hr]249 @ 4400
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I'm sorry to say that the Altima is looking as a better competitor to the Accord than the Camry or Fusion. And Nissan underestimates their horsepower by a lot. I'm talking about at least 15-20.

 

Just another way for us to get our feelings displayed...good post and of course has no real value..have You driven a Ford Lately ?
I have, The Fusion to be exact...good running car, fun to drive..
Have you driven a new Honda lately ? I have...Fun to drive and a good running car...Have you driven a Camary lately ? I have...good running car and Fun to drive..Also I have driven a VW and it was also lots of fun and really handled Great...with lots of snappy power..point is ..all new cars are fun to drive and they feel great when your the driver...I'm Done!
(ie) one more thing
By the way folks, I drive most every kind of car all different days of the week...I am a part time Professional Auto Mystery Shopper for a Company and I make money doing it..by the way all my opinions are paid for..not by the car companys but by someone else who has $$$$$$....so, I Love all the cars even the one's that are not the best . But I report in all honesty to the $$$$$$ people

WheelBrokerAng [sm=americanasmiley.gif]

 

Ouch...my posts have no value.

Ahhh....oh well. That's what a forum is. Yeah, new cars are fun to drive no matter what the brand is....the automotive industry should just stop with this silly "im better than x company because of what i say" business. then again, the american public has the attention span of a flea so I guess I can't blame them. A nice dosage of common sense is needed.

 

Yes my fellow Americans, lend us your ears- for we know you dont listen after the commercial is over anyway's. I said your post was good . so even the eyes [sm=yikesomg.gif]don't always see what they are reading in the message..anyways I [sm=loveeyes.gif]ya brother and I'm havin fun with you at your expense so here's a [sm=smiley31.gif]hug to make it up to you...Later my fellow member

WheelBrokerAng

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They may have fudged the tests but name a manufacturer that wouldn't put their car in the best light. I would love to drive the Fusion and think it's a sharp lookingride. Have Iactually driven one? No, but I will soon. If they wise up and offer the 3.5 V-6 with a six speed stick and sport suspension they could be a contender in the pseudo sport sedan arena.

 

^ That would be very attractive. Why don't auto manufacturer's ever deal what the consumer wants: large displacement, 6 speed, somewhat fuel efficient, emphasis on power

 

Because then you wouldnt buy their more expensive model, the aftermarket parts would kill the maker, and if it was built more tough for hard driving they couldnt drain all your money for repairs! hehe

 

:-/

It's economics.

But they should offer the 6 for all trim models.