2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan 370Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan 370Z would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 814 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-150 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
