2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 594 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |