He's really cocky and thinks he has some sort of racecar. Anyway, he's completely spoiled (parents buy him everything) and he challenged me to a race.

It'd be on the track. I basically have a 2002 5.5gen no upgrades except pop charger.

Should I go for it?

 

I would go for it. I have 4 mustangs myself so I know what they are capable of. His v6 is rated at 210hp while your 5.5 Gen is rated at 255. Of course there will be lots of variable like Is yours auto or manual transmission? Driving/racing experience?
Is his car stock or modified?

 

Mine is auto and I have decent driving experience, no racing experience.

His is stock and he has barely any driving experience/no racing experience.

 

I would say you will probably beat him. Make sure your car is in good shape, no CEL, etc. And also make sure there isn't 300 lbs of crap in your trunk.

 

Only extra weight is a subwoofer and spare tire. no CEL.

 

Unless you don't know how to press the gas pedal, it's a non issue - you should win. I wouldn't even waste my time risking the race. The guy is an idiot.

2002 Maxima specs:

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.7 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.5 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.7 sec @ 97 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 145 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 182 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad 0.82 g


2010 Stang specs:C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 17.7 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 7.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.3 sec @ 93 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 114 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 182 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.85 g

 

Make sure its a 2010 because the '11 and up v6 will smoke you.

 

Why waste the gas....

 

I would take the sub out if possible. Lime others have stated, you can beat him. Now whether you think it is worth doing it or not, you decide.

 

Take out the sub and spare. I took pictures of the connections so I'd remember (not too good with electronics.) if you haven't already changed out sparkplugs, seafoamed or any other maintanence try to stall until it's done. Also make sure you launch (hold brake pedal while reving up to 1500-2000 rpms) yeah his hp is less thn yours but remember his components are newer, and more efficient. You've definatley lost hp within the years.

 

QFT

But as long as it's 2010 and under everyone knows the outcome (V6 Mustangs were slow), unless your car is in poor shape

 

+2 On this.
2011 V6 mustangs are rated at 305 Ponies.

 

It is 2010

 

Only the fastest Maximas have SES’s! As does mine, and has for the past 10 years.

But FMFS, please post time slips when you've already raced him, and the DA.