2006 Infiniti FX vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Infiniti FX. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 661 kg more than 2006 Infiniti FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti FX. (367 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti FX | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | FX | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
