2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 673 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford F-150 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-150 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |