2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 716 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Armada |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 521 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |