Proof V8 is better than Electric: DRAG RACE

It’s time for an almighty all-American drag race! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

We’ve got Mat lining up in the all-new, all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, and he’s about to go head-to-head against a Shelby Super Snake & a Ford Mustang!

There’s a whole load of power lining up here, so let’s compare the stats. Starting with the F-150 Lightning, it comes equipped with two electric motors which are good for 580hp and 1,050Nm of torque. It’s also equipped with a 130kWh battery pack. However, given the sheer size of this machine, coupled with the battery, it’s pretty heavy - it tips the scales at 2,989kg!!

Alongside it, we have the Mustang. It’s a whole lot lighter than the F,150, weighing in at 1,743kg. Under the bonnet, you’ll find a 5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 that can deliver 450hp and 528Nm of torque. It only powers the rear wheels, though!

And then finally we have the Shelby. Under its huge bonnet, you’ll find a 5-litre supercharged V8 that can put down 775hp and 880Nm! And just like the F-150, it comes equipped with AWD. We’d tell you the weight, but Shelby hasn’t released the figures!

So what do we think - will the Shelby walk it? Will the F-150’s massive weight prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out - LET’S RACE!

[carwow]

06:07 Who do you think won the rolling race? 👀

[tomas_petrus]

Mat you should give this editor a raise

[neovenom]

Fun fact, the F-150 Lightning can also be supercharged, when it is parked.

[leonardr]

4:23 can we appreciate that everyone jumped the start in perfect sync??

[TSLGamingCerb]

Thank so much for mentioning Lucas, he was gutted he couldn’t be there on the day to see you guys race ❤ great video as always

[notchipotle]

a crazy fast truck with faulty brakes sounds like something I would drive lol

[CurtisSession]

You all need to use a drone to hover over the 1/4 mile finish and 1/2 mile mark to get a better look at the winner on close races. That and it would give us another cool angle.

[Mellow]

Drag races are so addictive. Sometimes I know the outcome but will still watch it all until the end 😂

[TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

That 5.0L N/A V8 in that Mustang is just a masterpiece when listening to it stationary :) The noise is heaven~~ Muscle car engines are just something else

[gtbdaily]

Something was slightly different about Matt, he seemed more enthusiastic than usual. His personality was turned up to 11 on this one . Great work Matt I truly felt every emotion in his face and he pulled me in with those facial expressions.

[jensoon]

Sam rocking back and forth is so comedic

[barkbros]

Thanks for shouting that kid out matt, our prayers go out to his family 🙏💯

[okithdesilva]

Thank you so much Clive Sutton for coming to this insane drag race with your insane Shelby Super Snake! Give more cars to Mat!

[tinomuzawazi]

The editing is absolutely perfect, I love it

[paulmcadam]

Nice touch to include Lucas in your post. Keep up the great videos Matt and team!

[JxH]

For the Mustang, you can take about 5s off the quarter mile by positioning a 'Cars & Coffee' crowd on a bit of sidewalk at the finish line end of the track. Any Mustang will break the speed of sound to reach them before they can scatter. To make the Mustang stop, you remove some curtains to reveal a lone tree (the only one for miles); the Mustang will instantly change direction and crash into the tree backwards at 100 mph.

[resadrecebli]

More drag races with these guys please ! :D

[aftermathsample]

Holy crap that wheel lock up from 100-0 was mental. The whole cabin must've smelled like burnt rubber for days!

[WaveManMike]

This is everything we wanted and more 🔥

[luisv]

I like how Mat turned Canadian towards the end