1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Falcon | G37 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
