2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 237 kg more than 2004 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, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 1993 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 1993 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Falcon | Q45 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |