2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 820 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |