2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti QX56. (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | QX56 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 132 L |
