2008 Ford F-450 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 F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 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 23 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-450 | Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 72 L |