2004 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2004 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2004 Infiniti Q45 and 2004 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln LS. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Lincoln LS. 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, 2004 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm). This means 2004 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti Q45 | 2004 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lincoln |
| Model | Q45 | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
