2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 315 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, both vehicles can yield 175 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mondeo | Sentra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |