2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fusion | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |