2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z

To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 829 kg more than 2009 Nissan 370Z.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford E-150 2009 Nissan 370Z
Make Ford Nissan
Model E-150 370Z
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 3699 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 332 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 366 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.7:1
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2383 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 2060 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 72 L