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The famous track performance Roush Mustang goes up against the likes of the Jeep Trackhawk in a drag race. It is uncommon to see such different rides compete for first place. Yet, the Drag Racing and Car Stuff YouTube Channel covers it, and it certainly is one to watch.
Is It A Fair Competition?
No matter what transmission a customer chooses for a Roush Mustang, it always offers an insane performance. Its figures stand at 750 maximum horsepower and 670 lb-ft of torque, which can also deliver a blistering 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. With these immense figures to go up against, it is a good question to ask whether the Jeep Trackhawk even has a fair chance.
The Jeep Trackhawk is kit out with a track-performing supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, which can offer a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, which isn't far behind the Roush Mustang. Its maximum horsepower is considerably less, especially when it comes to drag racing, with a top horsepower of 707.
The Roush Mustang Gets Off To A Flying Start
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As soon as the drag race begins, the Roush Mustang gets off to a flying start. Its front wheels lift off of the ground before smacking back down and going full throttle. This leaves the Jeep Trackhawk behind for quite some time. However, the two cars do manage to come almost level before the Roush Mustang crosses over the quarter-mile finish line first.
The Roush Mustang takes the reign for first place after crossing the quarter-mile mark in 10.30 seconds at a top speed of 136.3 mph. Meanwhile, the Jeep Trackhawk is a great competitor, especially seeing as its performance figures do not match the Mustang. Nonetheless, it arrives over the finish line a little after the Roush Mustang with a time of 10.79 seconds and a top speed of 125.37 mph. Therefore, it doesn't quite match the performance of the Roush Mustang, but it gives it a good go.
In summary, the Jeep Trackhawk puts up quite the right for first place. Nonetheless, the Roush Mustang was sure to beat it with greater horsepower and a quicker acceleration track record. It made for a great race and the wheels flying off the ground from the Roush Mustang certainly must have got the Trackhawk's heart racing.