2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 468 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Armada | 2012 Ford Flex | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Armada | Flex |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |