2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2009 Ford Explorer and 2009 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 476 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Because 2009 Ford Explorer 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 2009 Ford Explorer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Explorer | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Explorer | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |