Coyote-swapped F-150 Takes on Supercharged Mustang
Heartbreaker Coyote F-150 runs on E85 and is a whole lot faster than first glances would lead you to assume.
The Ford 5.0-liter Coyote engine isn’t just making crazy power and putting down fast passes in Mustangs. A lot more people are taking to the powerplant in F-150s, as they have a very similar setup. Many parts transfer over so that you can have all the practicalities of a pickup truck with all the crazy sound and power advantages of a Mustang. It really is a beautiful thing!
Clearly, we aren’t the only ones who think so. Andrew Sheridan of the Youtube channel Mustang Lifestyle recently pitted his 5.0 F-150 against a supercharged 3-valve Mustang GT at the drag strip. He doesn’t have any outlandish mods done to the truck.
“We the GT350 intake manifold, we’re running E85,” says Sheridan, before heading to the track. He explains that his goal is to run 12s.
In his first pass, he starts data logging to track all of the vitals. Running a 13.5 at 105 mph is no joke in a full-sized four-door truck. As the weather cools down, he displays the Mustang he will be running against.
The Mustang in question is a crazy cool looking S197. It has some big fender flares and some very wide tires, as well as a big wing on the back. It’s intended purpose is for autocross and grip driving. However, it looks just at home at the drag strip. Especially with it’s Roush supercharger and full forged internal engine build.
Unfortunately, at the start of the race, Sheridan jumps the light. It’s not much of a jump, but enough to put him out ahead by a fair amount. The Mustang was struggling to grip up in the beginning, but the results speak for themselves. The Mustang gains on the truck through the first half of the race and finally passes him on the back half.
With the F-150 Running a 13.39 and the Mustang running a 12.76, the winner is clear. However, the truck does put down an additional run after their race and put down a 13.1.
“If we can get that 60 foot down, we are in business,’ says Sheridan, referencing his goal to run 12s in the truck.
Overall, the Coyote powered F-150s are an excellent way to have some practicality mixed with the endless modification opportunities of the iconic 5.0 platform. Who wouldn’t want to hurt some feelings in a full-size truck?