2020 Ford Mustang vs 2020 Nissan GT-R

2020 Ford Mustang

2020 Nissan GT-R

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Bullitt Fastback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang Bullitt Fastback	14	23	$44,370	$46,705
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	28	$30,883	$32,170
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	30	$25,603	$26,670
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	28	$35,326	$37,185
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	30	$30,101	$31,685
Mustang GT Fastback	15	24	$34,086	$35,880
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	15	24	$43,112	$45,380
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	24	$37,886	$39,880
Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback	14	21	$56,183	$59,140
Mustang Shelby GT350R Fastback	14	21	$56,183	$59,140
Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback	12	18	$67,429	$70,300

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NISMO AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GT-R NISMO AWD	16	22	$201,995	$210,740
GT-R Premium AWD	16	22	$108,851	$113,540
GT-R Track Edition AWD	16	22	$139,516	$145,540

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,370

$201,995

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,705

$210,740

Monthly Payment Estimate

$778 / month

$3512 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Ford Mustang has natural agility, but new choices bring performance to every price point.

The 2020 Nissan GT-R has a dated interior and isn’t the value it used to be, but it’s performance defies expectations.

TCC Likes

Lots of safety features for the class
Design plays of Mustang’s greatest hits
Magnetic dampers aid both ride and handling

The grip is incredible
Responsive dual-clutch transmission
Astounding acceleration

TCC Dislikes

4-cylinder seems wrong to muscle-car fans
Cockpit would benefit from materials upgrade
Tiny rear seat

Styling doesn’t look the part
A $212,000 Nissan does not compute
Decade-old appointments

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.5

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

30.6

26.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

44.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

54.3

Second Head Room (in)

34.8

33.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

44.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

109.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

Length, Overall (in)

188.3

184.6

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

53.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

8.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9

15.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P275/40WR19

P285/35ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40WR19

P255/40ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3705

3865

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

20 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9.5

20 X 10.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

420 @ 4600

481 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

990

Displacement

5.0 L/302

3.8 L/232

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

480 @ 7000

600 @ 6800

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.66

4.06

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.69

1.59

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

2.30

Trans Order Code

44X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.25

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Nissan GT-R

Body Style

Fastback

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.5

9.9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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