2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1116 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 106 L |
