2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Explorer | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 79 L |
