2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 4 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 80 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Armada | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 57 L |
