2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 132 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Armada | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 58 L |
