2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (495 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-150 | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 521 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2363 kg | 2506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |