2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 558 kg more than 2013 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Armada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 105 L |
