2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Sentra | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4359 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
