1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 271 kg more than 1994 Infiniti Q45.
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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | Q45 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2021 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
