EV Muscle Car Showdown Pits Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Against Dodge Charger Daytona

This race pit two electric American muscle cars head-to-head in a U-drag race—where they speed down a quarter-mile, do a U-turn, and rush back to the start. It checks how fast they go, how well they stop, and how they handle turns, all in one go. The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance has 480 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque, while the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, with its “Powershot” mode on, pumps out 670 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque.

On paper, the Dodge looks stronger, but races aren’t decided just by numbers. Here’s what happened: Right at the start, the Mustang’s lighter weight—around 4,900 lbs compared to the Charger’s 5,800 lbs—helped it leap ahead. Both cars get a fast boost from their electric power, but the Ford moved quicker at first. Then the Charger’s raw power kicked in, and before they hit the quarter-mile, it zoomed past, leading by more than a car length. In the U-turn, the Mustang’s nimbler handling let it close the gap slightly, but not enough—the Dodge’s lead was too big. By the finish line, the Charger stretched its advantage even further.

They ran a second race, and the story was mostly the same. The Charger ruled the straights, though it had a little trouble slowing down and almost slid into the Mustang’s lane. Even so, it won big. So, what’s the lesson? The Charger’s raw power beats the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance in this race format, even though the Ford’s faster turning ability gave it a little edge.
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