2009 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2013 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2014 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |