2014 Ford Mustang vs 2014 Nissan 370Z

2014 Ford Mustang

2014 Nissan 370Z

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2-Door Conv GT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT	15	26	$33,404	$36,210
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	15	26	$37,186	$40,310
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	15	24	$54,850	$60,110
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6	19	29	$25,928	$27,510
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 Premium	19	29	$29,160	$31,610
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT	15	26	$28,791	$31,210
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	15	26	$32,573	$35,310
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	15	24	$50,288	$55,110
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6	19	29	$21,215	$22,510
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Premium	19	29	$24,548	$26,610

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	19	26	$29,642	$31,290
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	19	26	$34,253	$36,570
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$28,412	$29,990
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$40,632	$43,020
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$33,038	$35,270
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic	18	25	$38,836	$41,470
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	18	25	$42,577	$45,470
370Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	17	25	$41,361	$44,170

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,404

$29,642

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,210

$31,290

Monthly Payment Estimate

$604 / month

$522 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Ford Mustang delivers some of the best performance-car bang for the buck, all with a level of sophistication that's surprising given the brash sound and classic looks.

The 2014 Nissan 370Z continues to deliver good value and big sports car grins.

TCC Likes

Well-balanced, quick V-6 models
Stunning V-8 power
Retro look, modern details

Sharp styling
Strong V-6 power
Synchro-Rev manual gearbox

TCC Dislikes

Snug back seat
Unimpressive interior finishes
No telescoping steering wheel

Road and tire noise
Engine noise
Tight cabin space

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

38.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

51.6

Second Hip Room (in)

45.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

29.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Length, Overall (in)

188.5

167.2

Height, Overall (in)

55.8

51.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.9

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

100.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.9

72.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.4

32.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P225/50WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P245/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3735

3309

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

390 @ 4250

270 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

99F

Displacement

5.0 L/302

3.7 L/226

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

420 @ 6500

332 @ 7000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

20 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

26 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

15 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.97

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

3.19

Trans Order Code

44X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.66

4.92

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.69

2.04

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Nissan 370Z

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

9.6 (Est)

8.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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