2013 Ford Fusion test drive review. The happy blend of past and future

Hey, look, there’s an Aston Martin following us! Well, not really. But that was the reaction when I looked in the mirror while driving in a caravan of 2013 Ford Fusions. This does not look like the typical midsized sedan. And with all the attention that Ford put into the development of this car, those looks aren’t deceiving.

Ford is serious about this new car. It will be the most expensive global car launch in the company’s history. And this is a global launch. The Fusion follows in the footsteps of the Focus, Fiesta, and C-Max as another vehicle that should be popular all over the world. In Europe, this new Fusion will be the new Mondeo sedan.

2013 Ford Taurus test drive review. They don't make 'em like they used to

When the original Ford Taurus was introduced in 1986, it was a full-sized Ford sedan. The newly updated 2013 Ford Taurus is a full-sized Ford sedan. Aside from that, there’s little else comparable between the two cars. The role of Ford’s flagship has changed significantly in the last 27 years. And that is definitely a good thing—especially if your budget isn’t too tight.

In 1986 alone, Ford sold more than 200,000 Tauruses. Over the years, it became one of the most successful selling vehicles in history. But it wasn’t perfect. The Taurus was always a good value for the money, but it wasn’t exactly a state-of-the-art luxury cruiser for most of its run. And remember the ovoid 1996-1999 version? Hideous.