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.

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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2021

Plaid 100 kWh

1020 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-present
VS

Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017

Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8

460 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDManualLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S Facelift 2021 Plaid 100 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,020 hp
    761 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    466 hp/t
    347 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    709 L
  • Best overall score
    91/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhFordMustang 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.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWhFordMustang 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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TeslaModel SFacelift 2021Plaid 100 kWh
Power
1,020 hp
761 kW
0-100 km/h2.1 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 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/h4.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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 2021Plaid 100 kWhFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
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
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
-
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 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

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