2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2012 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2012 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Falcon | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2538 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
