2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
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 F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 3697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1860 mm |
