2006 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory 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 73 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1162 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Territory | Armada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5552 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
