2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 Infiniti FX
To start off, both 2004 Ford Explorer and 2004 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti FX (315 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti FX weights approximately 657 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Infiniti FX (446 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm). This means 2004 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2004 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Explorer | FX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 315 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
