2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 527 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | E-350 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1316 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |