2004 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 6 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 39 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
