2006 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 582 kg more than 2004 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Armada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 106 L |
