Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang Mach-E RWD wins (6,04 s vs 6,71 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Mustang Mach-E RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s | 6,04 s+0,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s | 14,39 s+0,54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s | 26,74 s+0,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+40 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,70 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,01 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Mustang Mach-E RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,82 s | 1,57 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 2,63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 4,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s | 6,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,99 s | 8,18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,83 s | 14,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,71 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s | 14,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s | 26,74 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 180 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 886 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the Mustang Mach-E RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The instant torque of 430 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Mustang Mach-E RWD leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Mustang Mach-E RWD is doing 129 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Mustang Mach-E RWD crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 14.92 s. The 0.53 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Mustang Mach-E RWD maxes out at 180 km/h while the Explorer EcoBoost 300 keeps accelerating towards 220 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.57 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Mustang Mach-E RWD finishes in 26.73 s versus 27.09 s, with just 0.36 s to spare. The Explorer EcoBoost 300 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is capped at 220 km/h, the Mustang Mach-E RWD at 180 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 0.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang Mach-E RWD wins (6,04 s vs 6,71 s).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. Mustang Mach-E RWD: 269 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h. Mustang Mach-E RWD: 180 km/h.