1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2001 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2001 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Fairlane | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2840 mm |
