If fuel cost matters most
Ford Mustang with up to 24 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Ford Mustang vs Nissan GT-R
Ford Mustang and Nissan GT-R answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Mustang is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the GT-R reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Ford Mustang | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 1964 - present | 2007 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 1 |
| Peak power | 500 hp | 600 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 24 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | 5★ | NR |
| Open recalls (2024/2024) | 12 | 0 |
| Latest dimensions | 4811 × 1915 × 1392 mm | 4710 × 1895 × 1370 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1694 kg (3735 lbs) | 1745 kg (3847 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Petrol | Petrol |
If power matters most
Nissan GT-R with a verified peak of 600 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Ford MustangMustang VII 2.3 EcoBoost | Nissan GT-RGT-R R35 3.8 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | I4 | V6 |
| Displacement | 2.3L (2295 cc) | 3.8L (3799 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 570 hp |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 637 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.3 s | 2.8 s |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h | 315 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Dual-clutch |
| Gears | 10 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 21.0 MPG | 16.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 29.0 MPG | 22.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 24.0 MPG | 18.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | 231 g/km | 298 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4811 mm | 4710 mm |
| Width | 1915 mm | 1895 mm |
| Height | 1392 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1583 kg | 1765 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Mustang or the GT-R?
Ford Mustang wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 24 MPG, versus 18 MPG for the Nissan GT-R.
Which has more horsepower, the Mustang or the GT-R?
Nissan GT-R reaches the higher verified peak at 600 hp, compared with 500 hp for the Ford Mustang.
Which is safer: Mustang or GT-R?
Ford Mustang has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of 5★; Nissan GT-R has not rated. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.