2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Infiniti I35
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Infiniti I35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Infiniti I35 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti I35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti I35 (255 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti I35 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1356 kg more than 2004 Infiniti I35.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Infiniti I35 (334 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Infiniti I35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Infiniti I35 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Five Hundred | I35 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
