Corvette Z06 vs. Mustang GT Tug Of War Is Ridiculous, But All So 'Murrican

Nevertheless, don't expect this to keep certain drivers from strapping their machines to each other and flooring it. This is exactly what happens in the video below, which shows a C5 Corvette Z06 and a 2014 Mustang GT getting it on.

To make sure the results are worthy of being discussed over a beer once the tire-smoking shenanigan is over, the two slabs of America uses a three-round approach.

This also shows how important the launch approach is, but, more importantly, how desperate fanboys are.

Many people rushed to explain how the Mustang would always win simply because it is up 600 lbs heavier than the 'Vette.

However, they tend to forget this is a more complicated case to be solved. The three main factors influencing the winning car being are the tire compound, which affects the coefficient of friction, the tire width, influencing the contact surface, as well as the normal force - yes, the last factor is influenced by mass, but the position of the strapping point can also affect this. For instace, if one of the vehicles has its pulling point placed higher than its opponent, this will bring it an advantage.

Returning to the Tug of War action, both of the two drivers are extremely determined to complete this scientific experiment, which results in plenty of burned rubber.

This is also a good occasion for the two to engage in an aural battle, one that can be labeled as memorable.

By the way, have you checked the towing capacity of your car? You never know when you might end up in a situation that requires you to be aware of it.