2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 496 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-150 | Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
