2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 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 55 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Taurus 2007 Nissan Armada
Make Ford Nissan
Model Taurus Armada
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 263 HP 318 HP
Engine RPM 6251 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4501 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 106 L


 

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