Are 5.0 Mustangs Faster Than Scatpacks?

In this video I talk about the many many Challenger Scatpack vs 5.0 Mustang roll racing videos on instagram, ticktock and youtube shorts and the boatloads of comments calling Scatpacks slow.

[bschubarg]

I often do not comment on YouTube videos. Making an exception here. Many comments I read are often from viewers who don't own either vehicle when a logical comparison is made or comments are made from viewers that have a blindsided allegiance to a particular brand. However, having owned a 2004 Mustang Mach 1(Manual), 2014 Mustang 5.0 Premium GT(Manual), 2012 Challenger 5.7(Manual), 2016 Challenger Scat Pack 6.4(Manual) Shaker and my current ride, 2023 Challenger RT 5.7 (Auto); your dissertation is spot on. I have experienced first hand exactly what you eluded to as far as the powerband and RPM range of the comparison. 60-130 MPH roll race will almost always favor the high revving ~8K rpm of the dual overhead 5.0 Ford. But I don't find myself going 130 MPH on the highway...often...It's 95% light to light. Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang or Dodge Challenger... They all have their niche. My current ride fills my niche for now but I love them all. As a side bar... Dodge Challenger, designed in America and Assembled in Windsor, ON Canada... Ford Mustang, designed in America a partially assembled in Mexico. Great to be a Canadian, Mexican or American.

[ClickbaitMotorsports]

I’ll take the high-revving Coyote over the LT1 or 6.4 Hemi. There’s just something special about a V8 revving out to +7K RPMs. Easy to mode, huge aftermarket, and just fast.

[irondino]

I have a 21 ecoboost and they’re known for their torque, 350 torque stock and about 450 torque with fbo. Test drove a scat and fell in love with it because I realized I love that low end torque. Never thought a ecoboost mustang would make me want a dodge lmao

[L]

I think the roll racing is just more popular because there is less worry for wheel spin compared to dig. Also just more accessible than a drag strip for most.

[magus]

Regardless, these modern V8 muscles will let you drop a gear and disappear without spending 100k… that’s American. Nobody does it better at these prices.

[cocacola]

Nothing better then revving 8000 plus RPMs in V8. Technology DOHC makes this possible for everday working middle class peeps.

[deathscythehell]

I know what you're talking about I'm a mustang man, but I'm also an auto enthusiast. I can admit a roll race plays right into our hands, but you also have to admit there's a considerable the weight difference too.
Most mustangs come in under 4000 lbs and most Mopars are 4500lbs or heavier. That's why a lot of the hellcat and red-eye packages came w/ carbon fiber hoods and trunks to shave off some weight. Mopars have always been heavy cars dating back to the 60s, it was pretty much an even playing field w/ everyone running pushrod engines.
You're absolutely right when the dual overhead cams came into play it gave us an edge. I'm a track racer, I care less about the drag strip or roll racing. It's over too quick, (that's what she said, lol) the track also play into the mustangs wheel house. I'm hanging w/ a beating high priced exotics. That really pisses them off, a car less than half the price beating them. While I'm lmao at them.

[tylerspecht]

The ironic thing between the mustang gt guys vs the scat pack guys is that they are so close in performance that calling one slow would be like calling the other one slow as well.... Scats usually stock vs stock win from digs at track and mustangs usually win from rolls but not by much literally a couple car lengths. I like coyotes more personally because they are just better to build in boosted applications but saying the 6.4 is slow when you have a stock mustang is crazy lol.

[Dartman]

The hemi is just a better street engine. Bottom end gets it moving and throws you back in the seat. When I bought lil sisters 06 RT Charger I was amazed how hard that heavy pig could move and now I want one to drop in my Dart. With s thousand pounds less weight even the early 350hp version like mine would make that car a beast on the street and it has better gears and a old school clutch type sure grip, I could probably even use the 727 I put in behind the factory 318 with a lot of tweaks and bolt ons.
A newer hemi or a 6.4 in either car would be great fun.
For me it's the fastest car I've ever owned and it's smooth and quiet while doing it. Just wish I could get better than low 12 mpg in town driving it easy.

[gaPunisher]

Outstanding perspective my friend. I literally just went through it with my challenger scat against mustang GT...you are so on point man. Thank you again.

[crankmy]

Thanks for the new video, you raise some excellent points as always. I for one enjoy punching my car around time only to get up to the speed limit quickly. Nothing illegal about that! So glad spring is finally here. Hope you're well in AB, I have been hearing of some nasty forest fires out there.

[AB-coyote]

Mustangs don’t make less torque because of DOHC. It’s literally is the smaller
Displacement.

For example Toyota and Nissan truck V8’s both make peak torque sooner than their 5.7 Hemi and 5.3 GM pushrod competitors.

Sam car legion is also awful at driving Mustangs.

[kfflifk]

Great video, I also never understood this damn 3 honk bullshit. The guy honking has the upper hand if only for a second, but as we know every second counts.

[samadagoat]

I still see stock 10 speed mustangs gap scat packs from a dig .. the 5.0 stock run 11.6-11.8 and a 12.2 with average drivers

[Sonic_]

I own both. 24 GT 10R80 and a 21 Challenger Wide Body Shaker Scat. My Stang beats it above 80mph and steadily pulls away. My 21 Supra beats my Scat as well and is dead even with the Stang. I love all 3 but the Scat IS the slowest of the 3.

[Robert-lpqq]

I agree with what you’re saying go to the track roll racing is stupid I see it on the road and just laugh pull the whole shots and beat them at the line 😊😊🇺🇸🇺🇸

[heatherandjasonnelsonracin]

I know our scat pack is a beast 60ft. But not bad top end.

[DakotaThePawgHunter]

If you want to stay n/a get a camaro, if you want boost get a mustang, and if you want a hemi get a hellcat

[mattspontiacta]

You said it. Run your race. Scats are from a dig and mustangs from a roll. Most Scat owners know this but they still manage to get in a roll race.

Do a couple mods for the roll on races like headers and a tune and your good to go.

Best place is the legit track either a 1/4 mile or at least a 1/8 mile.

[Khig]

How about a 2012 super bee I heard there quicker than the new scatpacks sooo…