2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 825 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 2406 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |