The towing limit is exceeded by 250 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Adria. Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi with a Adria Action 361 LH with an actual weight of 1000 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
123
75
Mountains
Risk of snaking
84
202
Weight ratio: 68% (79% of kerbweight)
1000 kg
1467 kg
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Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Adria Action 361 LH
Actual Weights
Adria Action 361 LH: 1000 kg.
Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi: 1467 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 123 points).
Speeds of 59 mph (95 km/h) to 66 mph (106 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 75 points).
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 36 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 84 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 9%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 47 mph (75 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 250 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 202 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.