Though Nissan couldn't go the retractable hardtop route, it did equip the 2003 Nissan 350Z Roadster Coupe with a slick power softtop that neatly disappears beneath a stylish, hard tonneau.

As you might expect, the Mustang GT and 350Z are two entirely different experiences on the road. "The Z-Car is the carver and the Mustang is the cruiser," says Motor Trend road-test editor Neil ...