2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 1094 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
