2005 Ford Econovan vs. 2006 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2006 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan. 2006 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econovan | 2006 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Econovan | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 4490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2880 mm |
