2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Taurus | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Sentra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |