2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2012 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford TE-50 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | TE-50 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |