2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2013 Ford Explorer 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 31 more horse power than 2013 Ford Explorer. (286 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Explorer weights approximately 704 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Explorer. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2013 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Armada | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2291 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
