--- title: "Ford Mustang vs C7 Corvette Drag Race Ends, How Else, With the Mustang in the Wall" description: "A S550-generation Ford Mustang GT crashes into a wall while trying to drag race a C7 Corvette Grand Sport." date: "2023-12-10" modified: "2023-12-10" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-mustang-vs-c7-corvette-drag-race-ends-how-else-with-the-mustang-in-the-wall" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Ford" - "Mustang" - "sports car" --- # Ford Mustang vs C7 Corvette Drag Race Ends, How Else, With the Mustang in the Wall ![]() *Wheels | YouTube* You don't need to read the headline to know how this drag race ends. As soon as the S550-generation [Mustang GT]() lined up next to the [C7 Corvette](), we all knew where the Mustang was going —into the wall. Joking aside, I'm not trying to paint Mustangs or their owners with broad strokes but the internet is flooded with so many crashing Mustangs that it's become a meme. Admittedly, this driver didn't crash because they were trying to impress Monster-fueled dude-bros while leaving a car event. Instead, this driver lost control while pushing their Mustang to the absolute limit in a last-ditch effort to catch a Corvette. Thankfully, the driver walked away from the crash and seemed to be without any major injury. ![]() **Wheels* | *YouTube** What caused the Mustang to lose control isn't exactly clear. The race started normally, with both cars launching hard. But shortly afterward, the Mustang's tail started to wag and the driver couldn't reel it in, so it eventually hit the wall. Was it a driver error or some sort of mechanical issue? Were the tires properly warmed before a flat-out drag race? It does look like the Mustang spins its rear tires far more than the Corvette during the launch and a set of cold tires would explain both its poor launch and the crash. Adding salt to the wound is that the Mustang was getting walked by the Corvette before the crash. The 'Vette in question seemed to be a Grand Sport, which might have suspension and aero goodies from the [Z06 ]()but it only came with 466 horsepower from the factory, only a handful more than the Mustang. Of course, the Corvette may have been tuned or modified. Fair or not, the Mustang has a reputation for crashing. It seems no car event can escape a Mustang owner putting their car into a wall, tree, or ditch on their way out. And this video certainly doesn't help the stereotype. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2c3ywVBWWA *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()