1971 Ford 17 vs. 1990 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1990 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1971 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford 17 | 1990 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | 17 | Q45 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |