Sasha Lekach Sasha is a news writer at Mashable's San Francisco office. She's an SF native who went to UC Davis and later received her master's from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. She's been reporting out of her hometown over the years at Bay City News (news wire), SFGate (the San Francisco Chronicle website), and even made it out of California to write for the Chicago Tribune. She's been described as a bookworm and a gym rat. Sign Me Up By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up! Now that the Mustang is an SUV, it's an option for everyday drivers, commuters, and families. But you can still rip down the freeway at 124 mph with nearly instant acceleration — but maybe keep the kids at home during your joyride. Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y "It's unlike any Ford I’ve ever driven before," said Matt Smith, deputy editor for online car shopping site CarGurus.com. He said it's able to keep up with cars from Tesla. "Tesla has Ludicrous," he said, referring to the company's famous super-fast driving mode. "Ford has Mustang." Smith said the name Mustang "bestows an expectation of performance." Both are priced similarly with similar performance, although Tesla wins in the range department. The most basic Mach-E configuration has a range of 211 miles. Meanwhile, the most basic Model Y's range, 303 miles, is higher than the 305 miles offered by the top-of-the-line Mach-E. Electric future Tesla has been both praised and dragged for turning the car into another tech gadget. When the Model 3 and Model Y came out, the front seat had a 15-inch touchscreen and a steering wheel, nothing else. Over-the-air updates improve the car much like a software update on an iPhone. The control center of the new Mustang is where Ford really takes on Tesla. Everything from climate, navigation, drive modes (there's Engage, Whisper, and Unbridled), and music and media selection is housed in the 15.5-inch center screen. Unlike the Model Y, there's a screen behind the wheel with basic drive information like speed and battery range. The Mustang screen will be familiar to Tesla fans. Credit: James Lipman / ford While Tesla might be more trusted to provide a smooth computer-assisted drive and long-lasting battery, it's still establishing itself as a car manufacturer despite nearly 10 years making cars. Ford — maker of the most popular truck in America — has a reputation for, well, manufacturing cars. That could entice consumers who are interested in becoming EV owners, but are wary of Tesla.