Not particularly a fair comparison. It's more like GT350"R" vs. NISMO, not GT350 vs NISMO.
Nissan GT-R Nismo vs Ford Shelby Mustang GT350
| Category | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.2 l V8 | 3.8 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 533 / 526 | 600 / 592 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 582 / 429 | 652 / 481 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1724 / 3801 | 1746 / 3849 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 309 / 305 | 344 / 339 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €178,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.50 | 1:09.10 |
| NCM Motorsports Park Grand Full | 2:15.13 | 2:13.98 |
| Laguna Seca (post 1988) | 1:36.83 | 1:35.01 |
| Sachsenring | 1:37.12 | 1:32.81 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:23.60 | 0:22.90 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.7 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 19.1 s | 13.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 22.0 s | 15.8 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 28.0 s | 19.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 96.3 mph | 7.7 s @ 106.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s @ 117.0 mph | 10.8 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.7 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.1 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.4 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.9 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 24.7 s | 17.0 s |
| 1000 m | 22.5 s | 20.1 s @ 260.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.6 s | 3.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.6 s | 3.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.9 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 13.1 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.1 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.4 s | 9.0 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (110 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 130 m (427 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 29 m (95 ft) | 30 m (97 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (149 ft) | 44 m (145 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 290 kph (180 mph) | 315 kph (196 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.9 s @ 1296 ft | 10.8 s @ 781 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.96 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) | 72.8 kph (45.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.09 g (11 m/s²) | 1.08 g (11 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 48 | 100 |
| Overall | 74 | 100 |
Verdict
GT-R Nismo is the fastest by a huge margin.
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