2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1758 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |