2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus 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 (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Armada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
