The Shelby is not slow at all. In some instances, it is the faster car; not the GT-R. It hits 55 in first gear and 85 in second. Acceleration from 70-80 and from 90-100 are very similar between the two cars. The only thing backing it down is surprisingly not the peak power or even the rear-wheel drive system, but the overall drag. With a slightly longer first-gear, this would reach the 0-60 sprint a fourth of a whole second quicker.
Nissan GT-R Nismo vs Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R
| Category | Shelby Mustang | 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) | 1678 / 3699 | 1751 / 3860 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 318 / 313 | 343 / 338 |
| Average price | €54,000 | €178,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Shelby Mustang | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.3 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.0 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.8 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.8 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 7.2 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.4 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 10.8 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 12.7 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 14.3 s | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 18.5 s | 13.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.8 s | 15.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 97.6 mph | 7.7 s @ 106.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 120.0 mph | 10.8 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Shelby Mustang | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.0 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.3 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.4 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.4 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.8 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.9 s | 10.2 s |
| 1000 m | 22.5 s @ 245.0 kph | 20.1 s @ 260.0 kph |
| 5 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 3.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Shelby Mustang | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 131 m (429 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 29 m (96 ft) | 30 m (97 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (146 ft) | 44 m (145 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 92 m (301 ft) | 84 m (275 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Shelby Mustang | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 282 kph (175 mph) | 315 kph (196 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.96 g (9 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.11 g (11 m/s²) | 1.08 g (11 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Shelby Mustang | Nissan GT-R Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 50 | 100 |
| Overall | 78 | 100 |
Verdict
GT-R Nismo is the fastest by a huge margin.
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