2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 997 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 5555 cc |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 106 L |