Mazda 323 1989 vs Ford Fusion 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Ford Fusion. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.7 | |
| Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fusion engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fusion might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 24 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1175 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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