2010 Ford Mustang vs 2009 Nissan 350Z

2010 Ford Mustang

2009 Nissan 350Z

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2-Door Conv GT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT	16	24	$30,706	$33,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	16	24	$33,406	$36,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	14	22	$46,686	$51,725
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6	18	26	$24,406	$26,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 Premium	18	26	$27,106	$29,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT	16	24	$26,206	$28,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	16	24	$28,906	$31,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	14	22	$42,236	$46,725
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6	18	26	$19,906	$21,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Premium	18	26	$22,606	$24,395

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2-Door Roadster Automatic Enthusiast

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
350Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Enthusiast	17	23	$35,073	$37,870
350Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Grand Touring	17	23	$39,419	$42,570
350Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	17	23	$37,247	$40,220
350Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Enthusiast	17	24	$34,148	$36,870
350Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Grand Touring	17	24	$38,495	$41,570
350Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	17	24	$36,322	$39,220

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,706

$35,073

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,395

$37,870

Monthly Payment Estimate

$557 / month

$631 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Nostalgia is still a big part of the appeal, but the 2010 Ford Mustang is now every bit a modern, refined sport coupe.

Amazing V-6 power and rear-drive handling keep the 2009 Nissan 350Z convertible rooted in sportscar basics and fun.

TCC Likes

Traditional V-8 power
Improved ride and handling
Hot new interior

Powerful V-6 engine
Wicked styling
Quick, smooth steering

TCC Dislikes

No bragging rights regarding horsepower
Only five-speed transmissions
Hard plastics inside

Austere interior
Rides rough
Feels heavy for such a small car

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

53.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

81.0

51.8

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.0

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.2

Second Leg Room (in)

29.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

39.2

Second Hip Room (in)

45.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.8

Length, Overall (in)

188.2

169.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.1

52.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

104.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.1

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

60.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.6

4.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 0.75

12.1 x 0.63

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 1.18

12.6 x 1.10

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.7

15.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

37.1

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P225/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T155/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P245/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3651

3596

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

18 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.2

9.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

Displacement

4.6L/281

3.5L/214

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

315 @ 6000

306 @ 6800

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 4250

268 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

99H

VQ35HR

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.53

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

2.76

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

2.35

Trans Order Code

44F

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Nissan 350Z

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2dr Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.34

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

3-link solid axle

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Panhard rod

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

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