1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 2007 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1582 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Ranchero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

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