2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1086 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-250. (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | QX56 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 115 L |
