2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 469 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350. 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2009 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | F-350 | M |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 355 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 76 L |