So, ive always been a mustang guy, but recently ive fallen in love with the 370z nismo, and im looking at buying a new car for myself in a year or two. Nissan was founded in 1933 when dat motors based in tokyo was merged with the jitsuyo jidosha seizo motors. The new ford mustang first arrived locally in early 2016, building interest. Nissan 370z nismo vs ford mustang gt 6 key differences. Aug 21, 2015 or looking at it another way, the base 370z represents a chance to score a dedicated sports car with superior performance stats for the same or less money than a lightly optioned ford mustang. Aug 15, 20 i tested the 2014 mustang gt premium convertible, which is slightly better equipped than the regular gt convertible. January 2015 26 publication no om0e 0l32u2 printed in u.
Other than a tie in the quarter mile, the camaro v6 1le manual outperforms the. The only new features that are offered as standard, but only on the gt trim, are the hood vent. Three simple reasons why the nissan 370z cannot compete in the. Even with the mustang being timed from 060 and the 370z from 062, the mustang would still easily win. The 2016 nissan 370z nismo is a two door sports car with 350 horsepower and nismo tuned engine, suspension, and exhaust.
Some might say that putting a v8 up against a v6 is like bringing a gun to a knife fight. Weve created a convenient proprietary mustang 060 time calculations that we base on the most accurate sources. Or looking at it another way, the base 370z represents a chance to score a dedicated sports car with superior performance stats for the same or less money than a. Jun 10, 2017 that being said, we have no doubt a base mustang gt would outperform the base 370z. However, although both sports cars muscle cars are totally bitchin there are some fairly important differences between them. I dont care what anyone says, these cars are not slow by any means, especially when you consider this is all being done with a 9 year old v6 against the latest and greatest v8s. We have 200 2016 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 126 1owner cars, and 251 personal use cars. How does the ford mustang gt coupe compare to the nissan 370z coupe. It is a japanese multinational company with headquarters in yokohama, japan.
I would expect the automatic to be slightly slower 060 than the manual, simply down to. So i will always expect the worst with generational changes. Power for our 2017 nissan 370z coupe comes from the same 3. Founded in 1933, it sells cars under the brands nissan, datsun, infiniti, and nismo. Mar 18, 20 three simple reasons why the nissan 370z cannot compete in the us. Read our test results and see images of the 370z at car and driver. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Then out of happenstance, i took a 2016 mustang gt back to motor trend hq. When i bought my 15 i drove one with and without the gt performance pack. Three simple reasons why the nissan 370z cannot compete in. Anotherallusion 2011 mustang gt 0 points 1 point 2 points 3 years ago. The mazda rx8, bmw 3 series, volkswagen eos, audi a5, and mustang gt could be great.
Ford 060 times ford edge, f150, focus, fusion, gt and. But, i think the main reason its not more successful is it hasnt evolved since it first came out 10 years ago. Search from 1,007 ford mustangs for sale, including a certified 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 coupe, a new 2016 ford mustang gt premium, and a used 2016 ford mustang. Compare ford mustang gt coupe vs nissan 370z coupe carbuzz. Highway pull to determine this vehicles 0 60 mph time. The gears require a shift to third to get to sixty and it is pretty much impossible to shift a manual as fast as an automatic.
The 2016 chevrolet camaro and 2016 ford mustang compete with the 370z on price and offer. Okay, i admit it, i would be more than happy to be an owner of a 2016 ford mustang gt or a 2016 nissan 370z nismo. Jan 17, 2016 nissan 370z nismo vs ford mustang gt 6 key differences. Both are now into their sixth generations, but while the ford has been. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of nissan 370z nismo 6speed 261 kw 355 ps 350 hp, edition of the year 2016 for north america, including acceleration times 060 mph, 0100 mph, 0100 kmh, 0200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. Compare ford mustang gt convertible vs nissan 370z. Nissan is the sixth largest automaker in the planet. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of nissan 370z 6speed 247 kw 336 ps 332 hp, edition of the year 2016 since midyear 2015 for north america, including acceleration times 0 60 mph, 0 100 mph, 0 100 kmh, 0 200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. Since 060 time has been considered the golden standard of cars performance, lets put mustang face to face with the rivals by analyzing 0 to 60 mph, 60 to 80 mph and a quarter mile acceleration data. High revving, make good power, have an lsd, have decent brakes, etc. Ford mustang gt vs nissan 370z nismo are both awesome yet.
Both can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in the mid to high 5s, but with the turbo lag on the vw and the prevtec lack of punch on the honda, the power delivery on. When i got my 15 ecoboost mustang i spent a lot of time trying to get the best possible 0 to 60. The mustang can trace its roots back to 1964, and the 370zs lineage started in 1969 with the datsun 240z. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of nissan 370z 6speed 247 kw 336 ps 332 hp, edition of the year 2016 since midyear 2015 for north america, including acceleration times 060 mph, 0100 mph, 0100 kmh, 0200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. Thats right the 2015 mustang gt is slower than the.
Please take into account that the ford 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is. We spent one week with the grayhaired 2017 nissan 370z to see how the. Ford mustang in detail performance and 060 timethe mustang gt is the uks best performer, dispatching 062mph in just 4. Ford mustang gt fastback v nissan 370z coupe comparison. All that power is going to be tamed with tremec six speed manual transmission through the rear wheels. The gt performance pack seemed to make a drastic difference in acceleration. Sep 17, 2014 with the 6speed manual transmission, mt was able to get the 20 mustang gt from 060 in 4. If you are looking for best and awesome then the new 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r will give all. Weve chosen models that are similar in price to help level the playing field. The best the z can muster looks to be about a 2 mph trap deficit best versus worst. Constant readers may recall i recently traded a 2008 honda s2000 for a new volkswagen gti 6speed. Ford mustang in detail performance and 0 60 timethe mustang gt is the uks best performer, dispatching 0 62mph in just 4.
Please take into account that the nissan 0 to 60 times. The 2016 chevrolet camaro and 2016 ford mustang compete with the 370z on price. Yeah it definitely pulls, i havent driven a 370z, but i have driven a g37 coupe before and. Ford mustang gt fastback v nissan 370z coupe comparison 60 of 74. Gtr, which also has gone without any major changes for a decade. View the most accurate ford 060 times and 14 mile times for all ford models from the most popular car magazine sources. Nov 10, 2019 i owned a full bolt on g37s long wheel base 370z basically for a while with the 6 speed manual and it was the lowest cost sports car ive owned in terms of maintenance and running costs lol. The standard can produce 300 horsepower and 280 poundfeet of torque. Nissan 060 times nissan 350z, 370z, altima, gtr, maxima. Here we compare the mustang gt with the nissan 370z, dodge challenger, and chevy camaro. How does the ford mustang gt convertible compare to the nissan 370z roadster.
Nissan has been traditionally influential when it comes to sports cars, and the company has lived up to that tradition with its nissan 370z and nissan gt r. Cocky mustang gt owner accuses me of spraying after losing to my challenger srt. Search from 1,007 ford mustangs for sale, including a certified 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 coupe, a new 2016 ford mustang gt premium, and a. This is a bone stock car with the 6 speed manual transmission. This was a mustang with the performance package, recaro leather sport seats, and retinasearing triple yellow exterior paint. Ford 060 times ford edge, f150, focus, fusion, gt and mustang. The mustang burned me once by gaining 200lbs from s197 to s550. At the drag strip, the base 2017 nissan 370z reached 60 mph in 5. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 110 2016 370z models nationwide. Now in its eighth model year with few significant changes, 370z sales in the u. Theres no way you can have more fun in mustang than 370z. Three different 2016 mustang gt engine choices will be available. You may also keep track of how 060 times of nissan 370z changed across years and check out the.
The same auto mags had trap speeds around 107 mph for the z. Jun 30, 2015 it is not confirmed yet, but there are some indications that 2016 ford mustang boss 302 engine will be a 5. Both are manual, and either one would be my first manual car. When it came out in 2009, the mustang gt had 300 hp, and the 370z was at 332 hp same as in 2020.
For anyone gripping about these times, this is a manual and its. Now this car was the worest possible combination for 0 to 60, manual transmission and 3. Full test with performance data of the nissan 370z coupe. I know how to drive them, just never owned one myself. If i go 370, i want it to be manual, white, and maybe nismo, so obviously im being patient. The 2016 nissan 370z nismo is a two door sports car with 350. I would expect the automatic to be slightly slower 060 than the manual, simply down to the autos 3. The v6 powered 370z smokes the mazda in a straight line, hitting 60 mph in 5.
May 18, 2015 exterior changes for the 2016 model year mustang are mostly limited to new options and packages. Highway pull to determine this vehicles 060 mph time. If you configure a base model 370z coupe with a manual transmission. Mustangs 25540 pirelli p zero front and 27540 pirelli p zero rosso rear. Sep 08, 2015 new 2016 ford mustang gt engine, horsepower, 0 60. Nissan 370z nismo vs ford mustang gt 6 key differences nissan 370z nismo vs ford mustang gt 6 key differences. It is not confirmed yet, but there are some indications that 2016 ford mustang boss 302 engine will be a 5. Now, the gt is at 460 hp and the 370z is still at 332 hp. Innovations nissan is perhaps best known for its powerful vq engine that enhances the overall performance of its vehicles. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Nissan 370z nismo vs ford mustang gt 6 key differences duration.
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