1994 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 97 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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, 1994 Ford Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
