Mustang vs Fairlady Z Heritage

Ford · Nissan

1/4 Mile winner

Fairlady Z Heritage

Beats the Mustang by 0.11s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Fairlady Z Heritage beats the Mustang comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Fairlady Z Heritage thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

450 hp

400 hp

0–100 km/h

4.3s

4.2s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

5.0L V8

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

530 Nm

475 Nm

Price

$55,000

$48,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Mustang

Fairlady Z Heritage

100 m

5.454s

5.397s

1/8 mile

8.094s

8.014s

1/4 mile

12.240s

12.130s

1 km

22.217s

22.060s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Fairlady Z Heritage is $48,000 vs $55,000 for the Mustang — a $7,000 gap. Power: Mustang makes 50 hp more (450 vs 400).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Mustang or the Fairlady Z Heritage?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Fairlady Z Heritage is faster, beating the Mustang by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Mustang vs the Fairlady Z Heritage?

The Mustang hits 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, while the Fairlady Z Heritage does it in 4.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Mustang produces 450 hp; the Fairlady Z Heritage produces 400 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Mustang tops out at 250 km/h, and the Fairlady Z Heritage reaches 250 km/h.

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