Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 vs Nissan GT-R
| Category | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 3.8 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 558 / 550 | 550 / 542 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 689 / 508 | 632 / 466 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1715 / 3781 | 1766 / 3893 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 325 / 321 | 311 / 307 |
| Average price | €60,000 | €112,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.00 |
| Willow Springs - Streets of Willow Extended | 1:23.48 | 1:19.55 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.70 | 1:09.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.0 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.5 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.7 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.1 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.1 s | 17.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 96.9 mph | 7.7 s @ 105.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 117.4 mph | 10.8 s @ 124.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.8 s | 3.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.9 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.7 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.1 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 24.7 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.1 s | 2.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.3 s | 7.8 s |
General performance
| Category | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 262 kph (163 mph) | 324 kph (201 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.7 kph (40.2 mph) | 72.7 kph (45.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 12.8 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) | 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 148 m (485 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 252 | 300 |
| Straight line speed | 1539 | 3099 |
| Total | 1791 | 3399 |
Verdict
GT-R is the fastest by a huge margin.
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