In a unique comparison, we pit the Roush Mustang against the P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane. The Roush Mustang has a top speed of 162 mph, while the P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane can reach speeds of up to 437 mph. One has a ground clearance of 6.5 inches, while the other has a clearance of 41,900 feet. The Roush Mustang is equipped with a powerful engine, but the P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane has six machine guns.
Jack Roush, the 57-year-old owner of five Winston Cup teams, two Busch teams, two Craftsman Truck teams, and the builder of the Olds V-8 that won this year's Indy 500, also owns three airplanes. One of them is a North American Aviation P-51D interceptor/long-range escort fighter, better known as a Mustang. Roush's version, built in 1944, is still fitted with its original Plexiglas canopy and has been painted to resemble the "Old Crow" fighter that ace C.E. "Bud" Anderson flew in WWII.
View Price on AmazonRoush's P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane has a cruising speed of 380 mph and can fly at altitudes of up to 42,000 feet. The restoration of this plane required 10 months and cost around $1.4 to $1.8 million. Roush says that the P-51 is more fun than two Cobras, and he enjoys flying it every chance he gets.
The Roush Mustang, on the other hand, is a high-performance car with a powerful engine and advanced features. It has a top speed of 162 mph and can go from 0 to 60 mph in just a few seconds. While it may not be able to fly like the P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane, it is still an impressive vehicle that is sure to turn heads on the road.
Source: caranddriver.com
