1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 747 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Armada. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2437 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 106 L |
