2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Ford Fusion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fusion | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fusion | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 106 L |
