2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Ford EDGE
To start off, 2013 Ford EDGE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Armada 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 16 more horse power than 2013 Ford EDGE. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford EDGE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 447 kg more than 2013 Ford EDGE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford EDGE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford EDGE will offer significantly more control. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford EDGE. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford EDGE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 2013 Ford EDGE | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Armada | EDGE |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2469 kg | 2022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 2223 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |
