2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Sentra (138 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |