Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang Mach-E GT wins (3,73 s vs 10,12 s).
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 Mach-E GT | Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,73 s−6,39 s | 10,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,00 s−5,57 s | 17,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s−8,41 s | 31,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h+28 km/h | 172 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,33 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,76 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 Mach-E GT | Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,02 s | 2,77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,70 s | 4,63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,78 s | 7,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,73 s | 10,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,94 s | 13,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,62 s | 24,91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,27 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12,00 s | 17,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s | 31,28 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 172 km/h |
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 | 145 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
Off the line, the Mustang Mach-E GT hits 100 km/h in 3.73 s versus 10.12 s for the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145. The instant torque of 860 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Mustang Mach-E GT leads by 6.39 s and sits roughly 34 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Mustang Mach-E GT is doing 152 km/h against 111 km/h for the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 4.06 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 17.57 s. The 5.57 s gap represents roughly 194 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 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Mustang Mach-E GT finishes in 22.87 s versus 31.27 s, with a 8.40 s lead.
The Mustang Mach-E GT features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145’s FWD. 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 Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 at 172 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 15.65 seconds. The 6.39 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 10,12 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. Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: 145 hp, ratio 9,76 kg/hp.
Mustang Mach-E GT: 200 km/h. Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: 172 km/h.