"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
08/14/2016 at 22:40 • Filed to: Ford Fusion Sport
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
08/14/2016 at 22:40 • Filed to: Ford Fusion Sport | 2
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Starting at $33,475, there is an AWD, 325 hp twin-turbo V6 midsize family sedan availablel to you right now! Considering the Fusion is arguably the second best handling econo-midsize family sedan in the world, who do you think can and will match this new niche? For funzies I thought I’d just mess around and find out where the Fusion Sport stands in regards to the only paper numbers that matter to me, best power-to-weight ratio for the lowest price . Then...I got carried away and just started listing everything I thought was either a Fusion cross shop, of enthusiast interest, or just interesting and odd! Have a look!!
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*Ford Focus RS - $36,120 for 10.64 lbs/hp
*Dodge Challenger R/T MT - $31,995 for 10.89 lbs/hp.
*Subaru WRX STI - $35,195 for 11.12 lbs/hp.
*Volkswagen Golf R Manual - $35,655 for 11.32 lbs/hp.
Ford Fusion Sport - $33,475 for 11.33 lbs/hp.
Nissan Maxima 3.5 S - $32,560 for 11.57 lbs/hp.
Chevrolet Impala LS 3.6L V6 - $28,395 for 12.01 lbs/hp.
(Est. 2017 Buick LaCrosse Base - $32,065).
*Subaru WRX Base - $26,695 for 12.21 lbs/hp.
*Honda Accord EX-L V6 MT Coupe - $31,025 for 12.22 lbs/hp.
Chrysler 200 Limited 3.6L V6 - $26,605 for 12.27 lbs/hp.
Kia Cadenza Base - $32,990 for 12.53 lbs/hp.
Hyundai Azera Base - $34,100 for 12.57 lbs/hp.
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR - $27,390 for 12.64 lbs/hp.
Honda Accord EX-L V6 Sedan - $30,745 for 12.74 lbs/hp.
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE w/Tech Pkg. - $29,295 for 12.75 lbs/hp.
*Ford Focus ST - $24,425 for 12.79 lbs/hp.
Toyota Camry XSE or XLE V6 - $31,370 for 12.99 lbs/hp.
Toyota Avalon XLE - $32,650 for 13.08 lbs/hp.
Chrysler 200 S 3.6L V6 AWD - $29,905 for 13.41 lbs/hp.
Chevrolet Malibu Premier - $30,975 for 13.55 lbs/hp.
Ford Taurus SE 3.5L V6 - $27,110 for 13.60 lbs/hp.
*Kia Sorento 3.3L LX FWD - $28,990 for 13.68 lbs/hp.
*Ford Edge SEL 3.5L FWD - $32,415 for 14.03 lbs/hp.
*Volkswagen Golf GTI S MT 2-Door - $24,995 for 14.15 lbs/hp.
Buick Regal Turbo Sport Touring - $28,615 for 14.17 lbs/hp.
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T - $26,600 for 14.25 lbs/hp.
Kia Optima SX Turbo - $29,940 for 14.26 lbs/hp.
*Ford Escape SE 2.0L FWD - $26,395 for 14.29 lbs/hp
*Volkswagen Golf GTI S MT 4-Door - $25,595 for 14.43 lbs/hp.
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited - $31,640 for 14.44 lbs/hp.
*Honda Civic Si Sedan - $23,090 for 14.64 lbs/hp.
*Ford Escape SE 2.0L AWD -$28,145 for 14.88 lbs/hp.
Mazda6 i Sport Manual Sedan - $21,495 for 17.28 lbs/hp.
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For me, the next best enthusiast midsizer is actually a FWD coupe. For $31,175 you can peel away in a 278 hp Honda Accord EX-L V6 Manual Coupe. You’ll also get 18/28 mpg versus 17/26 mpg in the Fusion Sport, and remembering the differences in powertrains and weight (300 lbs less in the Accord or 3,400lbs v. 3,700 lbs), you’ll likely see a 3 mpg difference in average fuel economy with the same driving styles. But now that you have some best case scenario power-to-weight ratios and pricings, who do you think is the closest to making a direct Ford Fusion Sport competitor?
Aside: Nissan should REALLY drop a manaul into the Maxima...
GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo
> Wobbles the Mind
08/14/2016 at 22:54 |
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I’d say a nice Buick Regal GS AWD. Not quite as much power but I think they look better and comes with Brembos up front. I can’t wait to see next years redesign as the 17 LaCrosse is quite the looker.
hike
> Wobbles the Mind
08/14/2016 at 23:45 |
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I don't know how the driving dynamics compare, but there's strong incentives on the Chrysler 200 S, which is 295 hp and awd. Could be considerably cheaper!
The World of Vee
> Wobbles the Mind
08/15/2016 at 00:03 |
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The answer is obvious. $39,510 gets you into a 400hp AWD Lincoln MKZ which is basically the Ivy league Fusion Sport.
10.48lb/hp
benJAMIN
> Wobbles the Mind
08/15/2016 at 00:43 |
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I seriously considered waiting for the Fusion Sport, but I ended up trading in my ST for a Charger R/T with the Road and Track pack. Pretty good bang for the buck, decent gas mileage(without having to use premium), and sounds freaking AMAZING with the Corsa Extreme cat-back I recently installed. Now let's see if I can keep it longer than 1-2 years haha.
Arrivederci
> The World of Vee
08/15/2016 at 08:40 |
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May have to snag one of these puppies used in a few years for a DD if Lincoln’s depreciation curve holds. Look good with the design update and that’s more than enough power.
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The World of Vee
> Arrivederci
08/15/2016 at 12:10 |
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my neighbor recently got one and I gotta say it was a MUCH more striking car to look at than the 5 Series it replaced.
spanfucker retire bitch
> Wobbles the Mind
08/15/2016 at 14:23 |
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The best competitor for the Ford Fusion Sport will only come in several years time when Mazda launches their next-generation SkyActiv platform - the one they promised they’ll make their Mazdaspeed vehicles with.
The totally non-existent Mazdaspeed6 would ironically be the best competitor despite totally not being a thing at the moment.
Barring that fictiious vehicle, I’d have to agree with you on the Honda Accord V6 model. You could maybe throw in the Chrysler 200S with the V6 and AWD, but I’ve read it handles like ass. Paper wise though, that Chrysler maybe the closest competitor that currently exists due to its AWD feature which no other mid-size offers (except said Fusion).
On a slightly unrelated note, a co-worker of mine just started in his FoST for a new Fusion Sport in Magnetic Gray. It is absolutely classy as fuck looking, lemme tell ya.
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Arrivederci
> The World of Vee
08/15/2016 at 14:25 |
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Right now you can find an 2015-16 AWD MKZ V6 with under 30k miles for $25-28k pretty easily. If I can get one with that 3.0 turbo for this rate in about 2-3 years that might be a really nice option.
XtraPerformance
> GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo
08/15/2016 at 15:28 |
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Rumor is that the next generation Regal GS could feature a twin turbo V6. Would be a nice upgrade from my 14 GS with the turbo four.
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The World of Vee
> Arrivederci
08/15/2016 at 17:16 |
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yeah it’s gonna kick ass