2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Armada. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 718 kg more than 2013 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Armada |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5954 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3370 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3130 mm |
