Ford Probe vs. Nissan 200SX
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Highlights
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$14,355
Starting MSRP
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$13,149
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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29 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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118 hp
Horsepower
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115 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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118 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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115 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0L/122
Displacement
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1.6L/97
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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127 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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108 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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29 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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5.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P195/65R14
Front Tire Size
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P175/65R14
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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T125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P195/65R14
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65R14
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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14 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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103 in
Wheelbase
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100 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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80 ft³
Passenger Volume
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84 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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52 in
Height, Overall
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54 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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23 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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179 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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19 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,696 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,365 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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110 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Electrical
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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582
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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490
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.2 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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9.16 x 0.71 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Power
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1997 Ford Probe or the 1998 Nissan 200SX?
The 1998 Nissan 200SX is more reliable than the 1997 Ford Probe according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1998 200SX versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 1997 Probe.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1997 Ford Probe or the 1998 Nissan 200SX?
The 1997 Ford Probe and the 1998 Nissan 200SX both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1997 Ford Probe or the 1998 Nissan 200SX?
The 1998 Nissan 200SX is cheaper than the 1997 Ford Probe with a $13,149 starting MSRP versus a $14,355 starting MSRP.
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