2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti G35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti G35 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti G35 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 2011 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35. 2005 Infiniti G35 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti G35 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti G35 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | G35 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3193 mm |
