Honda Accord EX vs. Ford Fusion SEL

The July 2009 Motor Trend magazine reported on a comparison test they conducted between these two cars.

The first interesting thing was that the original test was supposed to compare the Ford Fusion SEL against the 2010 Toyota Camry, but Toyota backed out. That is a story by itself and strongly suggests how far along the Ford has come in the last few years.

The new ford has improved to the extent that the final results were almost a tie. It has extensive noise reduction parts and turned out to be a little quieter than the Accord.

Interior comfort went the Accord, for its wider driver seat and better angled rear seats. The 12 speaker Ford beat out the 6 speaker Accord for audio. Engine wise the Ford produced 175hp and the Accord 195hp. Weight wise the Accord was just a bit lighter but in length, height and width, the Accord was slightly larger.

Overall the magazine felt the Ford's styling was cleaner, bolder and more attractive than the Accord's.

But bottom line, with everything being considered, the Honda Accord edged out the Ford Fusion. It came down to "value". A combination of initial costs, estimated repair costs and estimated depreciation, and the Honda was slightly ahead and won the comparison.

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