2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 521 kg more than 2009 Ford F-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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-350 | Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 72 L |