Mustang v 370Z SMACKDOWN: Ford Mustang GT vs. Nissan 370Z

FULL MUSTANG V 370Z COMPARO @ INSIDELINE.COM:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=143666

When we last left the 2009 Nissan 370Z, it had just laid a drubbing on BMW's little 135i. We then proclaimed, "The 2009 Nissan 370Z raises the standard for the sport coupe segment to a new level of affordable excellence."

Time to get more serious. It's V8 time. Who's in? Let's see, no Camaro, and a Challenger is not available (don't ask), so that leaves the freshly updated 2010 Ford Mustang GT, a car whose very existence is predicated upon wallet-friendly performance.

Perhaps a reinvigorated veteran can take down the newly crowned king. The particulars might differ — four seats versus two, V8 versus V6 — but the mission is the same. And the 2009 Nissan 370Z and 2010 Ford Mustang GT are priced closer than you might think.

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[xtreme3484]

5.0 Nuff said.

[mustangtibor]

I agree. Put the new v6 stang against the 370z.. those two are the same class. New GT is on par with a M3 now.. plus its a 5.0, the GT in the video is a 315hp 2010.. not the 2011 5.0 which has 412hp :D and for those who say certain cars aren't reliable.. NO car is reliable, in reality that's just people who are broke or too cheap to go do regular maintenance who say that.. lets face it guys that oil isn't going to change itself. I have a 06 Stang and have never had one problem since day 1.

[NewDivineWind]

Everybody is a Mustang fanboy. The Nissan has a much smaller V6 and yet it can keep up with the Mustang. The Z is a roadster so your not going to buy one for everyday. If you have the money buy the 370.

[e30pimp222]

5.0 should leave this in its tracks. Can't say much for Nissan when it comes to reliability. POS armada spent more time in shop then in my driveway. Call me a lier but it's the truth

[ChrisND77]

Z all the way baby!!!

[Unboxings73]

the z is better.. if u want to race that is with mods.. just like the mods u usually see in fast & furious.. it corners much better... and where youll be driving it.... in the city.. the nissan is the car to choose in a heartbeat... a not saying the mustang is a bad car.. its good, but if ur a true petrolhead youd know the 370z is better! :)

[mrkingquang]

Why everyone keeps bringing out the 5.0 subject? This thing was done years ago. Comments comparison are hopeless.

[gt201250]

Actually the 5.0 is 412 hp, 390 tq. I have the 2012 gt and love it.

[playskoolonacid]

@xtreme3484 dont you mean 4.9



[DonNaranja]

The Mustang GT has 402 hp and is faster than the 370Z

[AdverbAdjective]

@UltiimateAero lol the 302 mustang beats m3's and r8's around the track. it even had a faster time than the gt-r.

[jamesfs912]

@UltiimateAero The days of mustangs "only fast in the straight line" is over. I've raced a few Z's at the local road racing track(Summit) and they have always come up short. Handling is about the same but then when the straightaways come bye bye Z.