If fuel cost matters most
Ford Mustang with up to 24 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Nissan GT-R vs Ford Mustang
Nissan GT-R and Ford Mustang 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 | Nissan GT-R | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2007 - present | 1964 - present |
| Verified generations | 1 | 2 |
| Peak power | 600 hp | 500 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 18 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | 5★ |
| Open recalls (2024/2024) | 0 | 12 |
| Latest dimensions | 4710 × 1895 × 1370 mm | 4811 × 1915 × 1392 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1745 kg (3847 lbs) | 1694 kg (3735 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 | Nissan GT-RGT-R R35 3.8 Premium | Ford MustangMustang VII 2.3 EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | V6 | I4 |
| Displacement | 3.8L (3799 cc) | 2.3L (2295 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 570 hp | 315 hp |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 474 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 2.8 s | 5.3 s |
| Top Speed | 315 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch | Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 16.0 MPG | 21.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 22.0 MPG | 29.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 18.0 MPG | 24.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | 298 g/km | 231 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4710 mm | 4811 mm |
| Width | 1895 mm | 1915 mm |
| Height | 1370 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1765 kg | 1583 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 GT-R or the Mustang?
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 GT-R or the Mustang?
Nissan GT-R reaches the higher verified peak at 600 hp, compared with 500 hp for the Ford Mustang.
Which is safer: GT-R or Mustang?
Nissan GT-R has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of not rated; Ford Mustang has 5★. 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.