2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 571 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan 350Z | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 350Z | F-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |