Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang GT 449 wins (4,58 s vs 5,52 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.
| Mustang GT 449 | Cayman 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s−0,93 s | 5,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,48 s−1,16 s | 13,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,20 s−2,49 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 253 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,88 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,70 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 | Mustang GT 449 | Cayman 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,38 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 2,30 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,61 s | 4,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 5,52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,75 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,94 s | 12,01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,47 s | 19,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,48 s | 13,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,20 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 253 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 455 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 542 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 764 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 279 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 289 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 310 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Mustang GT 449 hits 100 km/h in 4.59 s versus 5.52 s for the Cayman. At this point, the Mustang GT 449 leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Mustang GT 449 is doing 154 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman. The gap is 0.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Mustang GT 449 crosses the line in 12.48 s versus 13.64 s. The 1.16 s gap represents roughly 54 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Mustang GT 449 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Mustang GT 449 finishes in 22.20 s versus 24.68 s, with a 2.48 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 253 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Mustang GT 449 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.88 kg/hp vs 4.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 0.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang GT 449 wins (4,58 s vs 5,52 s).
Mustang GT 449 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Mustang GT 449: 455 hp, ratio 3,88 kg/hp. Cayman 981: 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp.
Mustang GT 449: 250 km/h. Cayman 981: 253 km/h.