Video: Nissan GT-R vs. Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake

Pitting a plain old Mustang GT against a Nissan GT-R isn't exactly fair. Neither, for that matter is having a Shelby GT500 against Godzilla. The problem here is that the GT-R has tons of technology to back up that horsepower and a lot less weight to move it with. Granted, that comes with a price premium.

But what if we pitted the ultimate Mustang, the Shelby Super Snake, against a GT-R? Motor Trend did exactly that and had video cameras document the whole thing. While on paper it may seem that it is the 412hp GT-R may be a tad outmatched by the 635hp snake, you'll have to check out the video to see who comes out on top.

2010 Shelby Super Snake Mustang takes the crown, and your lunch money

Carroll Shelby has been adding power and handling prowess to Ford's venerable Mustang for generations. In addition to helping out with the GT500, Shelby also lends a hand with the ultimate (for now) 2010 Mustang, the Shelby Super Snake.

The Super Snake doesn't try to play the part of sleeper with it's aggressive paint scheme and body work. Trying to hide it's true intentions is just pointless when you're behind the wheel of a machine sporting a 5.4L V8 pumping out 750hp and 710 lb-ft of torque.

To us, the Super Snake is the ultimate new Mustang not only in power but in looks. It's certainly got an attitude, but it's not overboard or in your face. A lot of tuner 'stangs look tacky, their fiberglass body parts seem like a mere afterthought tacked on to differentiate it from the many others.

For those lucky enough to drive or even own a Super Snake, we can envision many happy backroad adventures. Or just sitting in your climate controlled garage staring at it. Either way, the Shelby Super Snake satisfies in a way none of the other aftermarket Mustangs can - in every way.