2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 149 kg more than 2012 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Expedition | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Armada |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 106 L |