Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Fusion
Power
101HP
Torque
143Nm
Consumption
6.6l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.9s
Top Speed
178km/h
Weight
1209kg
Price
15,410€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
337 L
45 L
74 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Fusion Steel 1.6 100 CV (2004)
General description
The 2002 Ford Fusion was a breath of fresh air, a car that dared to be different. It wasn't a utility vehicle, a minivan, or an SUV, but it had a bit of all of them. It was born with the vocation of being the perfect companion for real life, merging the agility of a small car with a versatility and an elevated posture that made you feel like you could handle anything.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Fusion with its 101-horsepower 1.6 engine is to rediscover a pure and honest driving experience. Its response is energetic and willing, without artifice. The 5-speed manual gearbox connects you directly to the mechanics, and although its 10.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h doesn't break records, the feeling is one of surprising agility in the city. It's a car that invites you to enjoy the journey, with a suspension that conveys Ford's typical confidence.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a statement of intent: functionality above all else. The lines are robust and simple, with a generous ground clearance that not only gives it a strong appearance but also facilitates access and life on board. Inside, space is the protagonist. It's an interior designed to last and be practical, where every centimeter is used to offer surprising roominess and a 337-liter trunk for its exterior size.
Technology and features
In a pre-screen era, the Fusion's technology focused on efficiency and mechanical reliability. Its aluminum heart with indirect injection is an example of robust and proven engineering, designed to offer consistent performance with simple maintenance. It lacks modern assistants, but its simplicity is precisely its charm and a guarantee of fewer long-term worries.
Competition
The Fusion played in a league of its own, but it had to measure up against the small minivans that were beginning to emerge, such as the Opel Meriva or the Renault Modus, which also focused on interior versatility. At the same time, it competed with the more spacious B-segment utility vehicles, offering a more robust alternative with a higher driving position that clearly differentiated it.
Conclusion
The Ford Fusion was a pioneer, a visionary that anticipated the urban crossover trend. It's a car that charms with its intelligence and honesty, not its opulence. It represents an era when functionality and reliability were the greatest luxury. Driving it today is an exercise in nostalgia that reminds us that a great car is one that makes your life easier.