2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
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-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-450 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2580 mm |