1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 702 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Because 1998 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti G37. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 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 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | F-250 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2850 mm |
