Does the 2018 Ford Fusion handle well in snow?
One of the reasons Ford is one of the most popular automakers on the planet is the company’s commitment to safety. Naturally, people will think about crash test scores first when they think of vehicle safety. But Ford takes this idea a step further by engineering its vehicles to actively work to prevent accidents before they happen. With winter in full, if not official, swing, our product experts get a lot of questions like, ‘Does the 2018 Ford Fusion handle well in snow?’ We can confidently say, yes, it does. Heritage Ford customers can have front- or all-wheel-drive if they choose the 2018 Fusion. Let’s take a closer look.
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Which is better front- or all-wheel drive?
The two most common drivetrains in the current automotive industry are front- and all-wheel-drive. Both types do a pretty good job of helping drivers travel safely over snowy and icy roads. Here are some things you might want to know.
Why is front-wheel-drive good in snow?
Vehicles with front-wheel-drive can help drivers have more confidence this winter because of basic physics. Obviously, the reason cars slip and slide on snow and ice because the tires lose traction. Front-wheel-drive vehicles have the advantage of having the engine almost right on top of the axles providing the power from the motor. This weight distribution helps the wheels push through snow and aids in maintaining traction by pushing down on the wheels at the same time.
Why is all-wheel-drive an advantage in winter?
Like the name implies, all-wheel-drive systems provide power to all four wheels at the same time. This type of drivetrain comes with all sorts of advantages. But when it comes to winter driving, all-wheel-drive is desirable because it uses computer technology to sense if a wheel is slipping an applies more power as needed. Vehicles with all-wheel-drive can also offer better acceleration in dry conditions.
The 2018 Ford Fusion can be outfitted with either front- or all-wheel-drive, depending on which engine is placed under its hood. Versions of the 2018 Fusion with the base four-cylinder engine have front-wheel-drive and those with the V-6 upgrade can be had with all-wheel-drive.
If you would like to take a closer look at the 2018 Ford Fusion and how it could work for you this winter, schedule a test drive with a Heritage Ford sales professional today.
Originally posted 12/15/2017