1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti FX. (321 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 253 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari 456M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | 456M | FX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2885 mm |
