Both the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y are electric SUVs, thus it only makes sense to compare these two in several aspects. For drivers leaning more towards performance than other elements, it would help if someone could determine which of these two e-SUVs is quicker not just in the sprint, but also the quarter mile. Thankfully, Edmunds did just that and then uploaded the results on their YouTube channel.

Electrifying Numbers For New Electric SUVs

The good people over at Edmunds brought the hotter versions of these e-SUVs—the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance and the Tesla Model Y Performance. They have similar power levels as well as similar price points. Featuring a dual-motor set-up, both the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance and the Model Y Performance offer more-than-average amount of output and torque.

The Mustang Mach-E GT Performance is slightly better at 480 hp of max output and 634 lb-ft of torque. While the Model Y Performance has lower power numbers at 450 hp of output and 500 lb-ft of torque, it is more than 500 lbs lighter than the Mach-E GT Performance. There is also a bit of a battery-related twist for the Ford e-SUV.

Tesla Model Y Short Circuits Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

In the two quarter-mile drag races, the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance was able to get ahead for a few seconds. However, as the drag race progressed, the Tesla Model Y Performance erased the gap and reached the quarter-mile finish line around half a second quicker and at faster trap speeds.

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The protagonist also engaged in a 30-mph rolling race, but the Model Y Performance proved too much for the Mach-E GT Performance. Interestingly, when Edmunds tested the Model Y Performance and the Mach-E GT Performance in their lab, the Tesla was only 0.1 quicker than the Ford in the 0-60 mph sprint.

Weight And Battery Performance Spelled The Tesla Win

While the Mach-E GT Performance was more potent, its heavier character puts it at a disadvantage against the lighter dual-motor Model Y Performance as time and distance progresses. Nevertheless, this is not the only explanation for the less impressive performance of the Ford at the quarter mile.

Ford apparently designed the Mach-E GT Performance to deliver full power in the first five seconds. After that, software kicks in to cut back the battery power—thereby decreasing output—to limit heating and preserve battery life. Five seconds is more than plenty for a full-power 0-60-mph sprint, but not enough for a quarter-mile dash.

Source: Edmunds on YouTube