2009 Ford GT vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Ford GT.
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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford GT | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | GT | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |
