Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang Mach-E GT wins (3,73 s vs 6,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Mustang Mach-E GT | Mustang Mach-E RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.73 s | 6.04 s | 2.31 s · Mustang Mach-E GT |
| 400 m standing start | 12.00 s | 14.39 s | 2.39 s · Mustang Mach-E GT |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.87 s | 26.74 s | 3.87 s · Mustang Mach-E GT |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 180 km/h | 20 km/h · Mustang Mach-E GT |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.33 kg/hp | 7.01 kg/hp | better ratio · Mustang Mach-E GT |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Mustang Mach-E GT | Mustang Mach-E RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.02 s | 1.57 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.70 s | 2.63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.78 s | 4.39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.73 s | 6.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.94 s | 8.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.62 s | 14.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.27 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.00 s | 14.39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.87 s | 26.74 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 180 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 487 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 860 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| 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 GT hits 100 km/h in 3.73 s versus 6.04 s for the Mustang Mach-E RWD. At this point, the Mustang Mach-E GT leads by 2.31 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Mustang Mach-E GT is doing 152 km/h against 129 km/h for the Mustang Mach-E RWD. The gap is 1.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Mustang Mach-E GT crosses the line in 11.99 s versus 14.39 s. The 2.40 s gap represents roughly 101 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Mustang Mach-E GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Mustang Mach-E GT finishes in 22.87 s versus 26.73 s, with a 3.86 s lead.
The Mustang Mach-E GT features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Mustang Mach-E RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Mustang Mach-E GT is capped at 200 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.33 kg/hp vs 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.51 seconds. The 2.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang Mach-E GT wins (3,73 s vs 6,04 s).
Mustang Mach-E GT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Mustang Mach-E GT: 487 hp, ratio 4,33 kg/hp. Mustang Mach-E RWD: 269 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Mustang Mach-E GT: 200 km/h. Mustang Mach-E RWD: 180 km/h.