2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra

To start off, both 2007 Ford Mustang and 2007 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.

Because 2007 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Mustang 2007 Nissan Sentra
Make Ford Nissan
Model Mustang Sentra
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 55 L


 

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