2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2006 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 350Z | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | 350Z | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 136 L |
