2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2011 Nissan GT-R is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mustang. (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 77 kg more than 2002 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mustang. (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mustang | 2011 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
