2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect and 2004 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1079 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Transit Connect | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
