2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 1101 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Expedition | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
