2008 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ka and 2008 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1519 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ka. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ka | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ka | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 106 L |
