2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1287 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Armada | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
