2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 8 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti EX weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Five Hundred | EX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
