2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 105 L |
