Watch 3 Ford Mustang GTs Completely Destroy A Tesla Model S Plaid

Three Mustang GTs defeat a Tesla Plaid at the drag strip, demonstrating that there is still some hope for internal combustion

If you only compare the data for each vehicle, a Ford Mustang GT should have little trouble losing a drag race to a Tesla Model S Plaid.

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However, there are several videos online featuring drag races between these two automobiles

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That is possible because the outcome of a drag race can be influenced by a variety of factors in addition to horsepower

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For instance, a car's performance may be significantly impacted by the driver.

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In light of this, the YouTube channel of Drag Racing and Car Stuff features a film in which two separate Tesla Model S

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The outcomes of these races demonstrate how various drivers operating various models of the same automobile

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The first rival of the Tesla Model S Plaid is a Ford Mustang GT from the sixth generation.

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With 1,050 lb-ft of torque being distributed to all four wheels, the Tesla ought to accelerate more quickly.

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The Mustang GT sprints off the starting line like a cheetah and quickly establishes a lead that it keeps for the duration

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With a speed of 135 mph, Ford's pony car completes the race in 9.30 seconds.

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The Tesla, with a time of 9.44 seconds and a speed of 140.68 mph, comes in second.

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Later that evening, the Tesla Plaid has the chance to make amends by competing against a second Ford Mustang GT

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This time, the Tesla gets off to a stronger start, allowing it to keep pace with the Ford for the first half of the race.

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