2007 Ford F-450 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 2 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-450 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-450 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |