Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021
Car comparison
Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021 Plaid 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.
New comparisonFord Mustang VI · Facelift 2017
Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.1 s
- Fastest top speed322 km/h200 mph
- Most powerful1,020 hp761 kW
- Best power-to-weight466 hp/t347 kW/t2.1 kg/hp
- Largest trunk709 L
- Best overall score91/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
- Lightest1,764 kg3,889 lb
- Best economy score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1,020hp761kW | 460hp343kW |
| Torque | - | 529Nm390lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,190kg4,828lb | 1,764kg3,889lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,114kg4,661lb |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | 267 km/h 166 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 32.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph Calculated | 69.6s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 6.0s Calculated | 17.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.0s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 9.2s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb Calculated | 261hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | - | 300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 442km275mi 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.
| Metric | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.0 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.1 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 6.0 s | 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | 267 km/h 166 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.5 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.0 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.0 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 7.7 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 9.2 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 246 km/h 153 mph | 178 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 1,020 hp 761 kW |
| FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 | 460 hp 343 kW |
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh has 560 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 Plaid 100 kWh: 560 hp (418 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 2,190 kg 4,828 lb |
| FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 | 1,764 kg 3,889 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 | 267 km/h 166 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 2.1 s |
| FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 | 4.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 2.7 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 466 hp/t 347 kW/t 2.1 kg/hp |
| FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 | 261 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | 1,020 hp 761 kW | 2.1 s | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 | 460 hp 343 kW | 4.8 s | 267 km/h 166 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh | FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 1,020 hp 761 kW | 460 hp 343 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | - | 529 Nm 390 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.1 s | 4.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | 267 km/h 166 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,190 kg 4,828 lb | 1,764 kg 3,889 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 442 km 275 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 709 L 25.0 cu ft | 408 L 14.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 466 hp/t 347 kW/t 2.1 kg/hp | 261 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,623 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh
- Has 560 hp more
- Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
- Has 205 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
Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
- Is 426 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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