2007 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2007 Ford Edge and 2007 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Edge.
Because 2007 Nissan 350Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Edge. (340 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Edge. 2007 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Edge | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
