2005 Ford GT vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 Ford GT and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | GT | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
