1995 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
