Mustang GT struggles to catch up even a basic Tesla Model 3 SR+ in a random street race challenge

Random street race challenges are fun when done safely, this time a confident Ford Mustang GT owner thought of challenging a Tesla Model 3 owner for a straight-line run, the result was embarrassing for the internal combustion engine (ICE) car.

The Mustang GT took two attempts on the Tesla Model 3 and lost both times, interestingly the Model 3 variant that was involved in this challenge was the base variant i.e. Standard Range Plus — looking at the video for the first time I thought it was a Model 3 Performance.

Although on paper (specs comparison below), the Ford Mustang GT Coupe seems more powerful and has a better 0-60 mph time but still the Tesla won on both tries.

Price-wise both cars are comparable and in a segment, however, the Tesla Model 3 is a 4-door compact sedan vs. the GT being a 2-door coupe — the other major difference? CO 2 Emissions! the Mustang GT emits an estimated 9.8 tons of CO 2 / year per car, that’s freaking horrible.

Now losing on the performance side as well, Ford was right in making a huge investment in the EV startup ‘Rivian Automotive’, that might save the day for them.