1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1509 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford GT 40 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | GT 40 | Armada |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 521 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 106 L |