2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 464 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (357 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (334 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestar | Sentra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1252 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |