Car comparison

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsFord Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2007

Ford Mustang V Convertible

4.6 i V8 24V

304 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V

Quickest 0-100 km/h
5.3 s
Most powerful
304 hp
227 kW
Highest torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Best power-to-weight
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Largest trunk
275 L
Best overall score
58/100
Best performance score
64/100
Best practicality score
44/100

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

Fastest top speed
260 km/h
162 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Lightest
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Best economy score
0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
Power	283hp211kW	304hp227kW
Torque	352Nm260lb-ft	434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight	1,635kg3,605lb	1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	89.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated	68.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	6.4s	5.3s
0-200 km/h	23.4s Calculated	22.2s Calculated
0-60 mph	6.1s Calculated	5.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	-	13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	-	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile	14.4s Calculated	13.5s Calculated
Power-to-weight	173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated	180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated	258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	3,498cc213cu in	4,601cc281cu in
Length	4,310mm170in	4,765mm188in
Width	1,815mm71in	1,877mm74in
Height	1,328mm52in	1,415mm56in
Wheelbase	2,650mm104in	2,720mm107in
Front track	1,535mm60in	1,585mm62in
Rear track	1,545mm61in	1,600mm63in
Trunk volume	-	275L
Max trunk volume	130L	-
Doors	2	2
Seats	2	4
Fuel tank	80L	61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VFord Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24VPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	6,200 rpm	4,800 rpm	6,450 rpm
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	5,750 rpm	4,500 rpm	6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	6.1 s	5.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	6.4 s	5.3 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	23.4 s	22.2 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.4 s	2.2 s
330 ft 101 m	6.3 s	5.8 s
1/8 mile 201 m	9.5 s	8.8 s
1000 ft 305 m	12.2 s	11.4 s
1/4 mile 402 m	14.4 s	13.5 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	162 km/h 100 mph	167 km/h 104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	283 hp 211 kW
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	304 hp 227 kW

Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V has 21 hp more than Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	352 Nm 260 lb-ft
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	434 Nm 320 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	1,635 kg 3,605 lb
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	1,685 kg 3,715 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	6.4 s
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	283 hp 211 kW	6.4 s	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	304 hp 227 kW	5.3 s	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph