2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2004 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2004 Infiniti FX. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2004 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti FX weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2004 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | F430 | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4309 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 81 L |
