2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2001 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 794 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Infiniti Q45. 2001 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2001 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | F-250 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 60 L |
