2006 Ford Territory vs. 1997 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 1997 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Territory | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4130 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
