2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford F-150. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Armada | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5550 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
