2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 904 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-250 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-250 | Z |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 72 L |
