2006 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2012 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Sentra | Flex |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
