2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G25 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G25.
Because 2011 Infiniti G25 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Infiniti G25. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Five Hundred | G25 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
