2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan 370Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan 370Z would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan 370Z | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 370Z | E-Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 327 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |