2000 Ford 24.7 vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford 24.7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford 24.7 would be higher. Both 2000 Ford 24.7 and 2008 Nissan Sentra are equipped with a 1,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Ford 24.7. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford 24.7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 1197 kg more than 2000 Ford 24.7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2000 Ford 24.7 (359 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm). This means 2000 Ford 24.7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra. 2000 Ford 24.7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford 24.7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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