2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus X would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti FX weights approximately 612 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus X | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Taurus X | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
