When a Ford Mustang took on a Tesla Model Y in a drag race a surprising obliteration occurred
- A drag race between a 2024 Ford Mustang and 2024 Tesla Model Y
- The battle took place at Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey
- The results of the race actually threw up a surprise
Published on Nov 22, 2024 at 4:26 PM (UTC+4)
by Adam Gray
Last updated on Nov 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
There’s nothing like a good ol’ drag race to settle scores.
But when it’s ICE versus electric, it’s not necessarily fair game.
Sure, it makes for a great spectacle, but everyone knows that EVs are like a sheep in wolf’s clothing.
So when a Mustang was pitted against a Tesla, you’d think there would be one clear winner – but the result raised a few eyebrows.
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The ImportRace channel on YouTube is the place to head if you’re seeking drag race action.
The team behind the channel frequent Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey, where they capture quarter-mile dragstrip battles.
Ford Mustang v Tesla Model Y drag race
The channel’s latest battle just goes to show that EVs aren’t infallible anymore.
In the battle, a gray and glossy black S650 seventh-generation Ford Mustang, presumably of the GT variety judging by the add-ons, takes on a Tesla Model Y crossover SUV.
Thankfully, the ‘Stang didn’t crash during the duel, unlike this rescued 1967 Mustang that was wrecked in a crash decades ago that turned out to be very rare.
Then there was this Ford Mustang that went flying before crashing into a kerb.
How the drag race drama unfolded
To be frank, the Ford Mustang with black wheels and crimson brake calibers had a much better start off the line.
It’s evident the driver of the blue Tesla Model Y certainly didn’t take advantage of the near-instantaneous torque at its disposal.
The reaction times were the tell-tale difference: 2.73s versus 7.38s.
The result
It was always going to be hard for the Tesla driver to claw it back after such a slow start.
In the end, the Mustang achieved 12.45s at 113 mph versus the Tesla’s 12.8s at 112 mph.
It’s fair to say that based on the trap speeds, the two were comparable, with the difference being the higher skill of the ‘Stang driver.
Adam Gray is an experienced freelance motoring journalist and content creator based in the United Kingdom. Using his media accreditation with manufacturers’ press offices, Adam test drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches, producing written reviews and news pieces for a variety of lifestyle and business publications. Here at Supercar Blondie, Adam applies his journalistic skills penning social-first content around current news and trends. When he’s not behind the wheel of the latest car or writing up another viral story, Adam can be found at his local rink playing ice hockey or at the Riverside Stadium supporting his beloved Middlesbrough FC.
