2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2008 Infiniti FX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 332 kg more than 2008 Infiniti FX.
Because 2008 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Infiniti FX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Five Hundred | FX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
