98-Year-Old Says Mustangs Ain't Got A Chance Against His Tesla Model YGuessing HeadlightsAndre NalinFri, September 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleImage Credit: TFLEV.After roughly eight decades behind the wheel and well over 100 cars, you'd imagine it would take something special to impress 98-year-old Larry. His automotive history stretches all the way from a 1931 Ford Model A to five classic Mustangs and a BMW 7 Series.These days, however, Larry has become an enthusiastic Tesla convert. He and his wife now own two Teslas, including the Model Y featured in a recent video from TFLEV.The electric crossover has won him over with its technology, ease of use, and performance. He seems particularly fond of Tesla's driver-assistance system, which he regularly uses while getting around Farmington, New Mexico.AdvertisementAdvertisementThere's another feature that clearly hasn't lost its novelty either. Acceleration. When a Mustang appeared nearby during the drive, Larry was confident the Ford wouldn't stand much of a chance.From A Model A To A Model YImage Credit: TFLEV.Larry's first car was a 1931 Ford Model A Roadster that he bought while he was a sophomore in high school. He readily describes it as a "piece of junk," although it got him where he needed to go.Many cars followed, including five Mustangs and a BMW 750 that he owned for a decade. After around 80 years of driving, however, Larry told TFLEV that some of the novelty of doing everything himself has worn off.His Model Y's higher seating position and spacious cabin were among the reasons he chose it. He was initially reluctant to buy an EV because of charging stops, but said a 400-mile journey from Arizona required only about 25 minutes of additional charging.He's A Huge Fan Of Tesla's Driver AssistanceImage Credit: TFLEV.Much of Larry's enthusiasm centers on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system. He said he feels completely relaxed using it and praised how it handles intersections, lane changes, and even roads without painted markings.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat doesn't mean the system gets everything right. During the TFLEV drive, the Tesla became confused approaching their destination, requiring Larry to intervene and take control before subsequently re-engaging the system.That just proves that Tesla's Full Self-Driving is a supervised driver-assistance system rather than a proper autopilot. The person behind the wheel is still responsible for the vehicle and must be prepared to intervene.Mustangs Apparently Don't Stand A ChanceLarry's enthusiasm becomes especially entertaining when a Mustang appears alongside the Tesla. He immediately jokes that the Ford wants a race and declares that it "ain't got a chance."He then praises the Tesla's acceleration, describing its ability to hit 60 mph in around three seconds as shocking. There was no actual street race in the video, thankfully, so the Mustang's honor remains intact.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor someone whose driving career began with a Model A nearly a century ago, the contrast is remarkable. Larry simply calls the Tesla's performance "magic" — and at 98 years old, after experiencing over 100 cars, he has quite a few points of comparison.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.