2010 Ford Mustang vs 2009 Nissan 370Z

2010 Ford Mustang

2009 Nissan 370Z

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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 Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	18	26	$29,259	$31,230
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	18	26	$33,122	$35,760
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$28,043	$29,930
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$36,551	$39,130
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$31,919	$34,460

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,706

$29,259

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,395

$31,230

Monthly Payment Estimate

$557 / month

$521 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.8

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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.

The Nissan Z has never occupied the top spot in the performance world—and it doesn't now—but it's still a great performance car that starts just under $30,000.

TCC Likes

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

Edgy styling
332-horsepower V-6!
Rev-matching manual transmission

TCC Dislikes

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

Lots of tire noise
Prominent drivetrain noise
Thrifty interior

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Two-Seater

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.0

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

29.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

45.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

81.0

51.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.1

51.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

100.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

35.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.1

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.84

Length, Overall (in)

188.2

167.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.6

6.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 0.75

13.0 x 0.6

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

13.0 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

34.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.7

13.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

32.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T145/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50WR18

245/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/50WR18

225/50WR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3651

3278

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

18 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.2

9.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

315 @ 6000

332 @ 7000

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 4250

270 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

99H

Displacement

4.6L/281

3.7L/- TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.97

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

3.19

Trans Order Code

44F

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

4.92

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

1.00

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2 door coupe

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Nissan 370Z

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Panhard rod

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.34

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

3-link solid axle

Independent

Emissions

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

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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