2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 199 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (373 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
