2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 102 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 (244 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
