1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX.
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 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford F-250. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | F-250 | FX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2885 mm |
