2011 Ford Flex vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Flex 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 55 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 478 kg more than 2011 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Flex | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Flex | Armada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
