2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |