1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1999 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 893 kg more than 1999 Infiniti Q45. 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Infiniti Q45 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Infiniti | Ford |
Model | Q45 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4128 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |