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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 513 kg more than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
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 | 5408 cc | 5555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 522 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2989 kg | 2476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 106 L |