2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 3 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 30 more horse power than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 471 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z. 2011 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-350 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6802 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 72 L |