2011 Nissan 370Z vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z. 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 Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan 370Z | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | 370Z | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
