2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 144 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Armada (385 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 106 L |
