2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Thunderbird | G37 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
