351CJ said:To complete your sentance....
The Fusion's 3.0L Duratec will produce 205 ft/lbs of torque @ 4750 RPM while the 4.0L Mustang engine has 240 lb ft of TQ @ only 3500 RPM.
Similarly the Duratec 3.0L's 221 HP comes at 6250 RPM while the 4.0L makes its 210 HP at 5300 RPM.
On the other hand, the Fusion with its lighter weight and 6 speed ATX might beat a Mustang V6 in 0-60.
eric n said:That said, it would seem to me like similar (to the duratec 3.0) technology could be used to create a more efficient 4.0 liter engine producing somewhere around 240+ HP and pretty damn good torque as well. It's a shame that Accords, Altimas, Avalons.... all have more powerful and smoother V6 engines. The v6 mustang is getting a sexier look and better handling, now it needs a bit more punch.
CatmanJJ said:How much does the Fusion's V8 make?
tjredgt2000 said:The Lincoln version of the Fusion (Zephyr) will have an optional 3.5 liter V6 of approx. 250 hp in 2007. That motor might be a replacement candidate for the 4.0 in the Mustang but there are always considerations we don't think about. If the Explorer is still using the 4.0 we will probably see it used in the Mustang for manufacturing efficiencies.
QCStang said:You are comparing V6 engined cars that cost the same - or more - than a new Mustang GT, let alone the V6.
Pliskin said:And whats the deal with the Explorer having 300hp?! Its the GT engine in an SUV. Thats not right....
tjm73 said:To the milage question I submit Fords MPG ratings
3.0 V6 Fusion - well Ford hasn't released MPG ratings yet looks like.
03 SVT VERT said:Look back in time. Both cars and trucks had the 351 in it or the 302 and there was one I6 used in everything. Or in the case of Chevy the 350 was used in everything. Personally I think they should have 3 maybe 4 gas engines and use them in everything with different tuning. It would save them money so they could make the cars cheaper, it would make parts cheaper and easier to find, and it would make it easier for the aftermarket tuners to keep up with products for the motors.
Right now Ford has:
2.0L I4
2.3L I4
3.0L V6
4.0L V6
4.2L V6
3.9L V8
4.6L V8
5.4L V8
6.8L V10
Many of them in SOHC, DOHC, 4v, 3v, 2v, ect.
That's way too many. Keep the V10, one or maybe 2 of the V8's, one 6, and one 4. Then Supercharge them, change the number of valves, ect for the increase in hp or torque if you need it.
tjredgt2000 said:The Lincoln version of the Fusion (Zephyr) will have an optional 3.5 liter V6 of approx. 250 hp in 2007. That motor might be a replacement candidate for the 4.0 in the Mustang but there are always considerations we don't think about. If the Explorer is still using the 4.0 we will probably see it used in the Mustang for manufacturing efficiencies.
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