2021 Ford Mustang vs 2021 Nissan GT-R

2021 Ford Mustang

2021 Nissan GT-R

#13 in Coupes

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EcoBoost Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	27	$31,397	$32,705
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	29	$26,117	$27,205
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	27	$35,839	$37,725
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	29	$30,614	$32,225
Mustang GT Fastback	15	24	$34,471	$36,285
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	15	24	$43,496	$45,785
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	24	$38,271	$40,285
Mustang Mach 1 Fastback	14	22	$49,780	$52,400
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 NISMO Special Edition AWD	16	22	$206,739	$215,690
GT-R Premium AWD	16	22	$108,851	$113,540
GT-R T-spec AWD	16	22	$132,760	$138,490
GT-R Track Edition AWD	16	22	$139,516	$145,540

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,397

$201,995

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,705

$210,740

Monthly Payment Estimate

$545 / month

$3512 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Ford Mustang flips its own blue-collar script with natural agility and searing V-8 performance.

The 2021 Nissan GT-R is still a performance monster, but it’s no longer the value that it was when it debuted more than a decade ago.

TCC Likes

Greatest-hits body
V-8 sound and fury
Finely tuned handling in top versions

The grip is incredible
Responsive dual-clutch transmission
Astounding acceleration

TCC Dislikes

We’re still warming to the turbo-4
Cabin could use less glitz
Tiny rear seat

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

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

80.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

30.8

26.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

43.7

44.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

54.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.7

33.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

44.7

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)

54.9

53.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.4

8.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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

36.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55WR17

P285/35ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55WR17

P255/40ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3642

3865

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

20 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

20 X 10.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

350 @ 3000

481 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

99H

Displacement

2.3 L/140

3.8 L/232

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 5500

600 @ 6800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

20 (Est)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.24

4.06

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.59

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.84

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.54

2.30

Trans Order Code

44X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.25

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Nissan GT-R

Body Style

Convertible

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

7.7 (Est)

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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