2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 256 kg more than 2004 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (515 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Armada | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 2530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 136 L |
