2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
