Car comparison

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWhvsFord Mustang VI · Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021

Long Range 100 kWh

670 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
VS

Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017

Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8

460 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    670 hp
    500 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    318 hp/t
    237 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    709 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWhFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
670hp500kW
460hp343kW
Torque-
529Nm390lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
1,786kg3,937lb
Gross weight-
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
38.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.0s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
466km289mi
Calculated
Displacement-
5,038cc307cu in
Length
5,021mm198in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,690mm67in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,690mm67in
1,646mm65in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
709L
408L
Max trunk volume
1,739L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank-
61L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWhFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh has 210 hp more than Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 and Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh: 210 hp (157 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
1,786 kg
3,937 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
670 hp
500 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.4 s
249 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWh
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
709 L
25.0 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Long Range 100 kWhFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
-
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
1,786 kg
3,937 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
709 L
25.0 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
-
466 km
289 mi
Trunk score
709 L
25.0 cu ft
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Long Range 100 kWh

  • Has 210 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 301 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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