2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1326 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan 350Z | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 350Z | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |