Ford Mustang GT vs. Nissan 370Z | Edmunds.com 

getting a 370z, 2 seater, no kids no problems. lol

1:30 Look at how much the Mustang dives and how the 370z stays in the same position.

And then a year later the 5.0 came back and everyone lost their minds.

I remember those days, back when imports out performed the domestics in their class. Sadly imports have not kept pace with the performance of domestics in their price range. Example: STi and Evo vs Camaro and Mustang. Used to be an Evo or STi was the performance bargain. Now neither compares well to a GT 5.0, Boss, or Camaro 1LE.

after owning the 370z for a year now...i must say is very reliable no problem at all!! it has some problems with visibility a lot of blind spots and it would need an oil cooler if you are going to track it. You should also have a second car for daily driving because is almost impossible to drive it slow the car handles so so great that going for lunch transforms into a track day. I have it with the sport pack the brakes are pure magic and the rev-match feature will make u drive like Schumacher.

It's 2024 and both of these cars have aged like fine wine. I daily a 2017 370Z and love it to death. It feels like I'm driving a classic car because of how stripped down and raw feeling it is. The Mustangs of this time were the same way. When you sit down in either of these cars, you are transported back to a time before technology completely took over. The magic of analog sports cars is that they become more relevant the less relevant they become.

say what you want 5.0 owners, but at the end of the day, mustangs cannot corner.

I still love my 4.6 3 valve!

i wonder why Ford released the 5.0 engine 1 year after the body redesign. I think someone dropped the ball. It would be a different comparison because the z would be out classed.

6yrs later, when you take both cars to your friendly dealership, guess wich one will be worth way...WAY more then the other? Hint: It is not the Eleanor.

2009 370Z 332hp/270tq..3278lbs 2010 Mustang GT 315hp/325tq..3401lbs

I have a 2019 370Z 6MT with the sport pkg that I took for a quick drive on the California coastal US 1 down from the Oregon border to the SF bay area, where I live. I encountered a late model Mustang GT(2018 or 2019) and we dueled it out on the twisty two-lane road. The Stang was ahead of me and so I used him as a pace car and had no trouble sticking to his tail. My car had power and handling potential in reserve, so I could have beaten him but elected not to push it on a road that had oncoming traffic to the left and cliffs over the Pacific ocean on the right. It was then that I really appreciated the handling performance of the car with its relatively light weight. Even though the Mustang had more hp, he was unable to use it fully for most of the drive because of his car's heavier weight. Later on, I think he may have been developing brake fade from repeated high speed braking around all the curves.

I have owned both. Most currently the mustang. Gotta say the z is track beast but do you track everyday. The mustang offers that fun factor while being somewhat practical as a daily driver. Honestly I like the GT better

@HELLASgate7 since when is a Ford more reliable than a Nissan?!?!? Hahaha!!!!

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Why didn't you mention the amazing syncro rev matching the Z has..thats a HUGE thing....also you added a GPS NAV to the Z and that brought the price up....did the Mustang come with the NAV system at the 35k price?

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no problem! I own a mustang and it's just annoying how everyone hates on them, when they don't even have a car that could come close to competing with it.

I think this guy is talking to fast for the Ford drivers.... lol

the 370z is alot faster in any way corners, drag...

@mine1username I mostly agree with your statement. I owned and drag raced a 99 GT, thus the name, for years and NA it was not a threat at all. Where it did have its benefits was good flowing heads and low compression made it great for FI. I ran a Vortech V2 S-trim at 10-12 psi for years and then moved to a T76 turbo system. The ringlands and rods didn't like it for long. Getting a built 2V/3V block was/is inexpensive. The Coyote 5.0 is an incredible engine without question though.

Compare the same two cars after 7 years of normal use. The Z will still be in great shape, but the Mustang, not so much. American car manufacturers need to get with the program and start building more fuel efficient engines that produce more horsepower. I have a 2009 370Z Touring. If I drive the limit and don't wind out the gears, on the highway I have gotten 30mpg, and yet it can run 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds. This is all from a V6.

I have a Z,both cars are good,the driver has a lot to do with it,ALOT. i got beat by a 99GT but i kick the ass of a 2010 5.0,STRANGE. BUT I DO KNOW FOR DAM SURE THE Z HUGS TURNS LIKE A MASTER AT HIGHER SPEEDS THAN THE PONY. I was head to head with a Boss 305 he had me by half a car at 135mph. But as soon as the turns came i dropt to 85-90mph he had to of dropt to like 60 because i left him far away like almost a mile after the last turn.

Damn alot of folks get worked up way too easy. They are both nice cars. I picked the mustang because having a backseat means my 8 year old can go with me and my wife in the sports car. I also love the retro style, the v8 sound, sync, and the way it drives. It doesn't mean the z is shit, its just what I like better. A true car guy can appreciate all types of cars.

Thumbs up, but I still love my 2010 GT.

Its a v6 vs a v8 ! Mustangs suck cant event take a v6 Z33 all the way!

2 seconds is a lot in a race. I understand the engineering in both cars. For I own a Ford and a Nissan. Not that many people can attest to that and the uninformed tend to underestimate the capabilities of a mustang. You can jump into a Nissan and instantly become a veteran racer. A mustang is like taming a wild beast. It has a learning curb that takes a little time to adapt. Once you do, turns or not you can take on a 370 easy. To solidify that race just throw a pair of wide sticking tires on the back. Then it won't even be a race

Mustangs are built way more reliable than a Z. If you new anything about cars instead of being a fan boy, you'd know that.

I'll take either one. My next ride in order of preference will be: 1. Used civic si AND cbr600rr 2. Mustang 5.0 3. 370z w/sports package When your unbiased you have so many more options

Why was it a fail? it was a 315hp 4.6 liter, which was plenty strong. Stop trying to downplay the Z.

no one with a mustang wants to sell there car after buying it. not unless they are buying a newer model mustang. I am a fan of both vehicles, that throaty v8 sound is hands down the reason mustangs are so iconic.

When he said that the engine sounds "harsh" when pushed, he didnt mean that it was too loud. I agree that when I drive a sports car, I want to hear the engine and exhaust... When I pushed a 350z, everything sounded fine, and nothin about the engine sound made me feel uneasy... but when I pushed a 370z, the way the engine sounded toward redline made me feel like somethin on the car was going to break or blow up... Im used to high rpms cuz I used to own an s2000 but the 370 sounds harsh up high.

thank you! its nice to know there are other people out there who dont think there pos mustang or camaro is the fastest car in the world

He is right, cabin noise in my 370z is loud. I had 350 before, it was not as bad but the handling improvement is much better.

@TheMackSparrow Agreed...the new Stang does have 412hp....but the Z is more track oriented right out of the box. Very precise and nimble....controllable. I'll have the Z please...

actually the mustang is a dependable vehicle I've had my 2002 mustang for 10 years and the only thing i've replaced is the Tremec transmission in it because i messed up the 4th gear synscros. I have 258000 miles on it and it's still going strong. still gets the same power and is always getting complimented on how nice it looks and sounds.

1:48 asking the mustang to take turns is like asking a baby to walk its just not going to happen. OOOoooooouuuufffff!!!

Mustangs and Camaros are insanely expensive here in Australia, so gotta get a Z by default, heh.

@firesparks10 it doesn't matter. They are in different classes. Muscle car vs Sport Car.

I always switch between the two lol, if I don’t own a Z, I own a mustang. Two of my favorite cars!

"the new Z: 0 to 60 in 4.6 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.1 at 108 mph, quicker by 0.2 and 0.3 second and 1 mph than our quickest manual car." That is actually a good trap especially with an auto.

@TheMackSparrow I disagree slightly. What most people forget is that GT stands for Grand Touring, something we have lost in the US. This is a totally new Mustang, and is more close to a proper European touring car than a proper muscle car. People in the US will still drive the GT like a muscle car, because it's hard to re-learn 50 years of society. When you understand what grand touring is all about, this comparison makes perfect sense.

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.

Personally I think Ford should make something placed above the Mustang to compete with the Corvette and Viper. There's so much potential.

That Mustang is 4 years old. The 2011+ Mustang GT puts out 412hp, 390 lb/ft torque. The latest Nismo 370z puts out 350hp, 276 lb/ft tq. The live axle is not a big handicap. Ford Shelby GT500 outranked Camaro SS, BMW 135I, Jag XFR, Nismo 370Z, and Corvette Z1R, in Motor Trend's Best Driver's Car Test at Laguna Seca raceway, in 2009. The Shelby placed 5th behind, Caddy CTS-V, Mazda Miata, Audi R8. #1 was the Porsche Cayman S PDK. Sorry, no Focus, but damn do those magazine guys love that lil Miata

The problem is we are living in the past when the 2011 Mustang GT does everything better and still does it on 87 octane and gets 26 mpg on the highway. Why would I think about a V6 now when I can get much more from a current V8 without sacrificing much of anything? It really doesn't make much sense. The 2012 Boss is going to be a killer in ever facet of performance including coming with launch control. If the GT was right there with the M3, the Boss Mustang will kill it everywhere.

in a straight line, yes. Keep in mind I am a Mustang Fan, but as far as handling goes, you'd need a Boss 302 to keep up with that Z through the turns.

@Wowmasta21 Exactly proved a point too, GTR is much heavier due to the fact that it has an AWD system, who said the ZR1 has better handling? I'll admit at a time ZR1 did have better handling, but it's 2011, GTR got a major redesign, slaloms at 74 mph, and skid pad ratings at 1.02g's. Two really great cars that accomplished a lot of things, beating out Ferraris and Porsches.

All in what you want. Brute Force vs. Precision handling. By all accounts, Ford has come a long way with their new suspension, but the reason the Z can run with the more powerful GT is because it's 500 lbs less. The Mustang coupe weighs the same as a fully loaded Nissan Maxima sedan. I'm a Nissan fan, but I'm considering a 302 Boss. As far as 2 door with rear seat performance though, I'm also looking at a third option... BMW 1 series M Coupe. Yummy.

@ambientflier The Ford Mustang use a live rear axle, and for what it does, it's awesome.

first thing I would do to it would be to lower the splitter and really put that live axle on rails

In 2010, I pick the 370Z. The 4.6 is meh at best, even though it sounds great. The Nissan is just a more complete car. The V6 3.7 is kind of rough, but makes great power, and the auto-rev match is cool, if not slightly gimmicky. Now in 2014, I pick the Mustang GT. After 2011 (or should I say post-Camaro era), Mustangs have thoroughly reworked suspension setup (despite that live-axle rear) and that 5.0 has enough punch to whack the E92 M3 on the back of it's head. Also the interior vastly improved, whereas the 370Z didn't feel all that improved in the last couple of years. Since (as I would have configured, 6MT with some goodies on each car) will be ~$1000 cheaper for the Mustang GT (~$45,000) vs. the 370Z ($46,000), I think I'd take the V8 'Stang

i never test drove the 370z until just 3 days ago .people that like this car either haven't driven German or just don't know about cars. when i drove it, I did not feel confident in its abilities, and I think the main reason for this is the lack of visibility. It also doesn't feel as quality as Audi and BMW which I have driven. It tries to imitate them by a rough ride and heavy steering but that is not what makes them

Very nice.. 370z is not a bad car at all. But two seats are a big downside

I hate how the commentator mentions lack of rear seats and 'harsh' engine noises when pushed. These are friggin SPORTS cars. You're not supposed to consider extra seats and a super quiet cabin when you want a sports car. Rear seats are a LUXURY intended for LUXURY or passenger cars. I WANT to hear every single decibel available from the engine to get a better feel of what is going on.

wow, you drive a G35? LOL. just add about 10 buslengths and that would be how much more I would be beating you by. Love it

I was addressing the comment about live axle being a handicap. Reviewers like the cheaper GT as a driver's car too. They're surprised, live axle isn't that bad. Not worth arguing. Live axle will be dead by 2015 anyway. I think, car comparisons will always piss someone off. But, each car has it's merits and faults. Most of these cars have been around so long and have been so perfected, reviewers are now tempted to compare very dissimilar models like Miata and Shelby. Truth? They're all good cars

@Kelvin Tso Sorry about that blank comment but yeah the Boxter is pretty great

@TheKipinator maybe the 5.0, but this test was done in 09. A 5.3 sec 0-60 for the 4.6 is about right.

I agree with this video's conclusion. I have a 350Z and I easily flew ahead of my co-workers '08 'Stang GT. It's about precision engineering, not the # of cylinders.

The GTR is way outclassed, costing 3x the price of the Mustang GT. The fact is the 370Z and the new GT cost about the same and the GT has way more power. That makes the GT a better choice.

ok number one: I personally say the Mustang looks better than the Z. But, then again, I'm not stupid enough to argue looks because everyone has different opinions. Number 2, the only thing the Z does better than the Mustang is turns, it doesn't "kill" the GT. And this was the old engine, I'd like to see it go in a race against the 5.0. Although I will admit, if theres enough turns the Z would be pretty evenly matched.

The 2011 mustang v6 would never beat a 2010 mustang gt. The v6 has almost as much horsepower, but the torque is what wins races. And a v6 will never out torque a gt.

Here in America, the majority of roads are straight line. So yeah, power is way more important than handling.

@MrNoclutch I agree 100%. I remember when I bought my 99 GT auto in December of 98 when they first came out. Ford did a smart thing by selling cars and letting the aftermarket do the rest. Sure the 350Z and 370Z might have been slightly quicker, but Ford sold more Mustangs than Nissan could dream of selling Zs. It is not always about performance off of the lot as GM learned with the LS1 Camaros and Firebirds. Some mods later and my 99 GT was in the 10s on 93 octane. Great platform to build on.

@therookie93, Ford response about the live axle was that " an upgrade would have risen the price of each car by 5000 bucks". Now if you have over 300 Horsepower, you can lose just about any sports car coming out of a corner..

@worldtravel101 While I would normally agree, the new 5.0 is somehow keeping up with the M3 with a live axle. No clue how they did that but they did.

@DVcustomZ I have to agree 100% with that comment. I find Mustangs with flowmasters annoying and I personally hate those mufflers. I ran a Borla cat-back on my 99 GT. I spent alot of money on my 99 GT back in 2000 going from NA, Vortech V2-S-trim running low 12s to a Turbonetics T-76 running 10s on 93 octane. A Turbo V8 is deadly because spooling a T-76 didn't take long especially with a BB Turbo. I need another turbo V8.

I can’t wait to see the new Nissan Z Pro we’ll see how we compete with the 2022 Ford Mustang GT

I like the 2011 Mustang GT,but I wish it put out more power and had the handling of the 370 Z. And as far as the 370 Z goes,it is still a force to be reckoned with and has great potential up to it's GT-R counterpart.

your right that its in the middle of the two but a v6 with a turbo or supercharged can compete with the 370 on a straight. and its not that much money to get it supercharged. but yea the live rear axle on the mustang is what makes it not able to handle curvy roads as well unless they were completely smooth. i think both cars are amazing. haha i have a 2013 gt so of course im gonna lean towards the mustang :)

The 2010 GT was a solid contender for the Z...but man the 2011 is a completely different monster. You would think with all of the extra power they would've raised the prices but nope..you can get a 400 hp v8 beast for 30 grand. Time for a new Z! Although i'm not sure how many more horses they could get out of that 3.7 liter. Might be time to throw in a turbo to make things interesting. Ah these are exciting times my friends...

LOL I know that, that's why I traded in my 2006 Nissan 350z with Vortech V-3 SCi supercharger with 440hp for my 2011 Mustang GT premium and tuned by Hennessey performance now making 490hp

Um, my 2011 V6 mustang runs away from 370Zs.. even the NISMO edition. I have video proof as well.. But hey, the 370Z is a great car.. just not the best bang for buck.

i agree though car mags do tend to compare cars that shouldnt be to the miata or the s2000

I guess Edmunds needs to used the new 5.0 Mustang with 412 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque in a retest with the 370z. The V6 Mustang now has 300hp so they could use that too. Seems Ford has stepped up.

Hey, sport. The Mustang GT didn't get 412hp until the new 5.0L motor in 2011. This one, as the video states, is a 2010 which used a 4.6L so the specs are correct.

@loucks428 I believe it. I just bypassed a leaking heater core on a Town car that had 288,XXX and it idles like stock. No smoke out of the tailpipe or hunting idle. People have no idea about the reliability of the 4.6l and the amount of abuse they take. I see them in Econoline E250 work vans with 185K and 200K after carrying heavy equipment and parts for HVAC guys and plumbers. Not the most power N/A, but can take abuse for well over 100K.

it is a bit sad that after all the generations the Mustang still has so much room for improvement, that been said I personally will always choose classic retro look and the american V8 sound over the competition, every time.

I can understand why you'd question how a slower car would "feel better"... but let me clear up a couple things. First, the 370z is only MARGINALLY faster than the 2010GT, and isn't faster at all against the 2011GT. I should also note that I've driven like 75 different cars, including two 370's and five S197 Mustangs (including two GT500s). After you drive more and more cars, you start to realize that torque is a better measure of fun than horsepower.

When shopping for a sports car, who complains about it being loud in the "cabin?" Sports cars are supposed to be loud-- loudness is the result of power. And who wants their V8 or souped up V6 to sound like a Buick inside?

If you are talking about the crap numbers from the GT, it's because the Mustang is a MY2010, which still had the 300hp 4.6. They didn't come out with the new 5.0 until 2011 :(.

Best bang for your buck. Whether it's the V6 or the V8, it's the best performance you can buy for your money

I vote for the Mustang, having driven both, and several other sports/muscle cars, the Mustang drives better.

yes, the turns. i love the massive power of the mustang. but it's only good for the first 5 seconds on the straight line. but when you drive a sports car with better handling, you can enjoy driving constantly around the corner. that's why mazda miata's are so popular among driver enthusiasts. it's low powered and small, but it's one hell of a ride in corners.

@runamoktoo Sorry, I ran out of space. The video on here with the BMW is called "super coupes track attack." Anyway, I'm really not trying to be confrontational. The 370Z is a fine vehicle and I'd jump on it if I had a chance to own one, but I personally think the mustang is a slightly better choice, especially considering it's cost compared to the nissan's. And with that lower price tag you still get more horsepower and beter track numbers. I hope that helped.

What he meant to say is that you actually have to drive the Mustang. Personal opinion, having driven a 2012 5.0 Mustang.

@DVcustomZ Only people that focus on PSi know very little about the importance of CFM and a turbos adiabatic efficiency at given compressor speeds. I drag raced a Turbocharged 99 GT which is well documented in 04/02 MM&FF magazine and built a, 87 Grand National from end to end so i'm quite familiar with static and effective compression ratios. It is not just about the static compression but the cfm moving through the 5.0L as well. The 9-10 psi is the limit due to the stock internals.

The 2012 GTR beat the 2011 ZO6 by .18( or a bumper distance) on a short road course. It beat the ZO6 in the quarter by a car length while the ZO6 had a higher trapspeed and was catching up. AWD, 4K launch and DCT are the only reason since the most important part of ET is the first 60 ft. If it beat the ZO6 by .18, that means it would have had no chance against the 2010+ ZR1 with PTM.

@jordtizzle i know, i meant the 11, i've rode one with production yr 10 but it was an 5.0 GT 11 model.

that explains the whole liking a mustang thing...its ok son, one day you'll learn its not just horsepower that makes you fast.

the 2010 is not as good when it comes to handling, but the 2011 5.0L had tuned suspesnion and with 412hp and 4.4 0-62mph and 12.7@111.....i must admit that the 4.6L with 315hp did amazing gainst the sick car like 370Z

@highflyer4 depends on the track. Add a couple sharper corners the Z will come out on top

Yes i tore up my transmission when i was first learning to power shift. but now i have no problems whooping any rice cake on the track or the street. i respect the 370z and would have one if i didn't have a mustang. those stats may have been true in the 90's but i seriously doubt that dependability is that far apart now.

You don't know what you're talking about. Intake and exhaust adds 10~20hp at most. So, you have a 350hp 370Z that kills "any" V8s? Do you realize the newer Mustangs and Camaros have 400~600hp?

i run low 12s with my 04 mach 1 32 valve 281 cui with bolt ons drag radials and tune

They should run the 2011 stang here. It's engine is actually up to date. They should make it to where you can get the Boss 302 engine in a GT if you pay extra. :P

I notice that the 13.1 was posted but not the trapseed. that makes a difference as to how quickly that spread is growing. Also I would be interested in seeing the price as tested. That would also indicated that the 2011 GT would hit 60 in about 4.3 seconds. To bad the car stated as more for drag racing would have no problem beating the 370Z around a course. The Boss 302 is a destroyer on the track at 43K and with a sold axle. I certainly would never put a 370Z and a 911 in the same sentence.

okay, so I see how everyone always comments on these types of videos saying which car is better. Yes, mustangs are fast in straight lines, but they do corner, too, just slower. How many of these people saying the 370z is so much better at cornering are going to take these vehicles on a track, or even own them? lol. MAYBE 5-10% TOPS. how many are going to pull up to stop lights and race, or race their friends down a straight road? Probably closer to 80%. Plus, this is a 2010 mustang not a 5.0.

@TheMackSparrow i coun't agree more. Ford has really steped up their game. Can't go wrong with either.