1981 Ford Escort III vs. 2005 Ford Fusion I
Dimensions Comparison

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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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2005 Ford Fusion I (facelift 2005)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 2005 Ford Fusion I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2005 Ford Fusion I comes in at 4013 mm (157.99 in), giving it a 47 mm (1.85 in) (1.2 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Ford Fusion I stretches to 1724 mm (67.87 in), making it 84 mm (3.31 in) (4.9 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 2005 Ford Fusion I reaches 1543 mm (60.75 in), which is 206 mm (8.11 in) (13.4 %) taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

Overall, the 2005 Ford Fusion I is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
3966 mm156.1 in
4013 mm158.0 in
Width
1640 mm64.6 in
1724 mm67.9 in
Height
1337 mm52.6 in
1543 mm60.7 in

1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -47 mm-1.9 in (-1.2%)
2005 Ford Fusion I Preview
4013 mm158.0 in 🟒 +47 mm+1.9 in (+1.2%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.9%)
2005 Ford Fusion I Preview
1724 mm67.9 in 🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+5.1%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -206 mm-8.1 in (-13.4%)
2005 Ford Fusion I Preview
1543 mm60.7 in 🟒 +206 mm+8.1 in (+15.4%)
1981 Ford Escort III
2005 Ford Fusion I

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1981
2005

Production:

1980-1989 Discontinued Model
2005-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -47 mm-1.9 in (-1.2%)
4013 mm158.0 in
🟒 +47 mm+1.9 in (+1.2%)

Width:

1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.9%)
1724 mm67.9 in
🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+5.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1337 mm52.6 in
πŸ”΄ -206 mm-8.1 in (-13.4%)
1543 mm60.7 in
🟒 +206 mm+8.1 in (+15.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
160 mm6.3 in

Trunk Capacity:

305 liter10.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -32 liter-1.1 cu ft (-9.5%)
337 liter11.9 cu ft
🟒 +32 liter+1.1 cu ft (+10.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1378 liter48.7 cu ft
🟒 +203 liter+7.2 cu ft (+17.3%)
1175 liter41.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -203 liter-7.2 cu ft (-14.7%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
πŸ”΄ -245 kg-540 lbs (-22.0%) - πŸ”΄ -180 kg-397 lbs (-16.7%)
1075-1115 kg2370-2458 lbs
🟒 +180 kg+397 lbs (+20.1%) - 🟒 +245 kg+540 lbs (+28.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1375 kg3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-17.9%) - πŸ”΄ -230 kg-507 lbs (-14.3%)
1605-1675 kg3538-3693 lbs
🟒 +230 kg+507 lbs (+16.7%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+21.8%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
  • 16 inches
  • 15 inches

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)

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