Photo: X-Tomi Design
At 4.7 meters long, the Mustang Mach-E is comparable to the footprint of the Model Y. But while Tesla has a performance option with a dual-motor setup, the Ford Motor Company makes do with the GT Performance AWD.
How do the two stack up on paper? Let’s go through the maximum range, top speed, and zero-to-60-mph times. In the case of the Tesla, you’re looking at 315 miles, 145 miles per hour, and 3.5 seconds to 60 miles per hour. The Blue Oval, on the other hand, has target ratings of 250 miles and under four seconds acceleration. Maximum velocity hasn’t been published yet, but then again, it’s not exactly important given the adverse effect on the range of the American electric crossover that'll be made in Mexico.
Ford plans to start building the Mustang Mach-E this fall for the 2021 model year in Cuautitlan Izcalli instead of a U.S. facility, which is somewhat curious given that General Motors is bringing back the Hummer as an electric pickup truck in Detroit Motor City. Regardless of origin, a question has to be posed.
Going forward, will Ford Performance treat us to a surprise?
Officially speaking, we don’t know and FoMoCo hasn’t made any comments in this regard either. But the pixel artist known as X-Tomi Design came up with a “what if” for the more curious among us, namely a rendering of the Mustang Mach-E with exterior styling cues from the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
The go-faster stripes, black wheels, red brake calipers, and rear wing level up the crossover’s appearance, but the gaping mouth, front air intakes, and heat extractors on the frunk seem out of place. Opening up the front fascia to such an extent would bring the range estimate down, and the Mustang Mach-E already plays second fiddle to the Tesla Model Y with either rear- or dual-motor options.
Having mentioned the front trunk, did you know that Ford has demonstrated its versatility by packing dipping sauce and more than 1,000 hot wings in the storage area? The plastic lining and drain can turn the frunk into a drinks cooler as well.
Ford plans to start building the Mustang Mach-E this fall for the 2021 model year in Cuautitlan Izcalli instead of a U.S. facility, which is somewhat curious given that General Motors is bringing back the Hummer as an electric pickup truck in Detroit Motor City. Regardless of origin, a question has to be posed.
Going forward, will Ford Performance treat us to a surprise?
Officially speaking, we don’t know and FoMoCo hasn’t made any comments in this regard either. But the pixel artist known as X-Tomi Design came up with a “what if” for the more curious among us, namely a rendering of the Mustang Mach-E with exterior styling cues from the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
The go-faster stripes, black wheels, red brake calipers, and rear wing level up the crossover’s appearance, but the gaping mouth, front air intakes, and heat extractors on the frunk seem out of place. Opening up the front fascia to such an extent would bring the range estimate down, and the Mustang Mach-E already plays second fiddle to the Tesla Model Y with either rear- or dual-motor options.
Having mentioned the front trunk, did you know that Ford has demonstrated its versatility by packing dipping sauce and more than 1,000 hot wings in the storage area? The plastic lining and drain can turn the frunk into a drinks cooler as well.
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