Ford Fairlane drag raced 0-60 in six seconds vs Tesla Model S Plaid, difference in both is something to behold
Published on Jul 07, 2025 at 1:49 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jul 07, 2025 at 5:51 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This Ford Fairlane drag raced a Tesla Model S Plaid, going from 0 to 60 in six seconds – the difference in both is something to behold.
The showdown took place at Barona Dragstrip in Lakeside, California, and was filmed by YouTuber SSDracer.
In one lane was an EV from the modern era, in the other an ICE-powered car from the classic era.
We often say to expect the unexpected when it comes to drag races – would it be the same story here?
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What happened when a Ford Fairlane went up against a Tesla Model S Plaid
On the face of it, putting a 1967 Ford Fairlane up against a Tesla Model S Plaid might seem like an odd decision.
After all, the cars are essentially the automotive equivalent of apples and oranges.
One is an ICE car from the 1960s, while the other is an EV released in 2021.
But maybe it was this stark contrast that fueled the curiosity of the team behind the SSDracer YouTube channel.
Even in looks, these cars are worlds apart.
But when it came time to burn some rubber on the track, nothing else mattered but speed.
And the Tesla Model S Plaid smoked its opponent, without question.
Even down to the minute details of the reaction times, the Plaid had the advantage.
The Plaid reached 116MPH within 6.51 seconds, while the Fairlane made it to 84MPH in 9.14 seconds.
There’s nothing wrong with the time put in by the Fairlane – but it just doesn’t stack up next to the Tesla.
Drag races – sometimes surprising, always entertaining
When it comes to drag races, you’re never quite sure what to expect.
Sometimes the results take people by surprise, as happened when this Lamborghini Aventador and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N EV faced off.
More often than not, we’ve seen results that leave little doubt over which car came out on top.
When a Tesla Cybertruck and a gas-powered Ram TRX competed, it was a total slam dunk.
When multiple Dodge Challengers raced a Chevrolet Corvette C8, it was a similarly stark result.
Ditto for the Cybertruck and Hummer EV showdown.
Have no doubt, there are plenty of times that drag races have produced close results.
But the stark contrasts are the ones you really remember.
To see the Tesla Model S Plaid go up against the Ford Fairlane, visit SSDracer’s YouTube channel.
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