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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 vs. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Drag Race Is a Bummer

The Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Corvette might not be direct rivals and yet it's impossible for certain versions of the two not to overlap in terms of performance. And a brilliant example comes from Shelby GT350 and the C7 Stingray.
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We're here to show you a recent sprinting battle between the two, which, as far as we know, involved factory stock incarnations of machines.

Fortunately, the drivers of the two kept things safe, taking the battle to the drag strip. Thus, they also benefited from the super-sticky surface of the strip and the Christmas Tree start.

Alas, one of the two drivers wasn't exactly prepared for the standing start affair. Not only did the man deliver a poor reaction time, but he also seemed to have trouble working the clutch - keep in mind that the figures delivered at the end of the 1,320 feet sprint don't take the reaction time into account.

What do the numbers say?

The 526 hp 'Stang and the 460 hp 'Vette are extremely close in terms of the power-to-weight ratio, with the Ford barely beating the Chevy at this game. Nevertheless, the tables are turned when it comes to the torque department, since the Ford packs 429 lb-ft, while the Chevrolet offers 460 lb-ft of twist.

As for how the numbers above are translated into ET (Elapsed Time) language, independent tests have shown that the C7 Stingray can complete the 1/4-mile stunt in 11.8 seconds, while the GT350 needs 0.1s more for the job. Of course, these are the best times recorded to date, so you shouldn't necessarily expect the cars we have here to match them.

As for the aural side of the battle, the flat-plane crankshaft of the Mustang's 5.2-liter motor means the Blue Oval machine's soundtrack can easily be set apart from the voice of the Corvette's more traditional American V8. As such, we're inviting you to turn up the volume before hitting the "play" button below and be the judge of the

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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