Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model Y: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across multiple tested trims. The data includes 14 tests for the Ford and 15 for the Tesla, giving useful context beyond a single headline run.
At the top end, the fastest production 0–60 mph result is a tie at 3.3 seconds: the 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally Extended Range and the 2026 Model Y Performance both reach that mark. Quarter-mile performance separates them, with the production Model Y leading at 11.5 seconds versus the Mach-E’s best production 11.8. Looking at median 0–60 mph results across each model’s tested range, the Model Y also holds the quicker fleet-wide figure.
Year coverage runs from 2021–2025 for the Mach-E and 2020–2026 for the Model Y, with 2023 as the latest shared model year with verified results; in that year, the Mach-E holds the quicker 0–60 mph time by 0.8 second. Use the tables below to compare individual trims, test sources, and quarter-mile trap speeds in more detail.
Mustang Mach-E Fastest 0–60
3.30sec
2024
Rally Extended Range
Model Y Fastest 0–60
3.30sec
2026
Performance
0–60 Winner
Tie
Tests in Database
29
14 + 15
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Category Winners: Mustang Mach-E vs Model Y
The Tesla Model Y leads 4–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E taking none.
| Category | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 3.30s Tie | 3.30s Tie |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 11.80s | 11.50s Winner |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 3.30s Tie | 3.30s Tie |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 11.80s | 11.50s Winner |
| Median production 0–60 | 4.55s | 4.00s Winner |
| Median production ¼ mile | 13.20s | 12.35s Winner |
| Category wins | 0 | 4 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Tesla Model Y
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y are identically matched on production 0–60, both recording 3.30s.
Fastest Production 0–60
Mustang Mach-E
3.30s
2024 · Rally Extended Range
Model Y
3.30s
2026 · Performance
Identical times
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
Mustang Mach-E
11.80s
2024 · 113.0 mph
Model Y
11.50s
2026 · 122.0 mph
0.30s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesAcross all tests, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y share an identical overall best of 3.30s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
Mustang Mach-E
3.30s
2024 · Rally Extended Range
Model Y
3.30s
2026 · Performance
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
Mustang Mach-E
11.80s
2024 · 113.0 mph
Model Y
11.50s
2026 · 122.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Tesla Model Y reaches 60 mph in 4.00s — 0.55s quicker than the Ford Mustang Mach-E's median of 4.55s.
| Metric | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 4.55s | 4.00s |
| Average 0–60 | 4.51s | 4.01s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 13.20s | 12.35s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 13.23s | 12.35s |
| Sample (0–60) | 14 | 14 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Ford Mustang Mach-E (2025) vs Tesla Model Y (2026). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
4.10s
Premium Extended Range eAWD |
3.30s
Performance |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 13.00s | 11.50s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2021–2023)
2 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 2 years both models overlapped (2021–2023), the Tesla Model Y held a 0.40s median 0–60 advantage over the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Median 0–60 · 2021–2023 era only
Mustang Mach-E
4.80s
11 production runs
Model Y
4.40s
3 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has 14 tests spanning 2021–2025, while the Tesla Model Y has 15 tests from 2020–2026.
| Metric | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 14 | 15 |
| Production tests | 14 | 14 |
| Earliest tested year | 2021 | 2020 |
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2026 |
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All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.