2024 Ford Mustang GT vs Nissan Z comparison
The new Ford Mustang has finally touched down in Australia, and it's set to take on the Nissan Z in a dwindling sports car market.
2024 Ford Mustang vs 2024 Nissan Nissan Z Comparison
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Nissan Nissan Z
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2024 Ford
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.1
7.7
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Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
Based on the Nissan Nissan Z NISMO
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
61L
573 to 830 km
62L
608 to 670 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$64,990 - $87,667
$75,800 - $94,360
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly charismatic Coyote V8
- Optional MagneRide suspension fantastic
- Still a relative performance car bargain
Misses
- Automatic has too many gears
- Squeaky optional Recaro seats
- Lots of previous-gen Mustang finishes
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- She's a looker
- Tangible upgrades over standard Z
- Old-school character has appeal
Misses
- $100,000 on the road
- Still remnants of 370Z DNA
- Not as fast or as polished as a Supra
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,200)
Colours Available
Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:
- Shadow Black
- Vapour Blue
- Atlas Blue
- Grabber Blue
- Dark Matter Grey
- Carbonised Grey
- Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)
Comparison
Reviews
8.1
2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback review
The new Ford Mustang GT still packs a howling V8 and can still be had with a manual, though its high-tech interior no longer feels retro.
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Jack Quick
7.7
2024 Nissan Z Nismo review
Nismo's new Z Coupe dials up the standard car's aggression with better performance and handling, but should you spend $100,000 on a Nissan?
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2300 - 5038 | 2997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L, 2.3L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 232kW - 347kW | 298kW - 309kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 7250 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 475Nm - 550Nm | 475Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4750 | 1600 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
