2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 820 kg more than 2007 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 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 350Z | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 350Z | F-150 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |