2002 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 86 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. 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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Sentra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |