Odds Released on Cybertruck vs Ford Tug-of-War Rematch: Tesla Model Favored

• Elon Musk unveiled Cybertruck, Tesla’s first entry into electric pickup truck market
• Cybertruck outdueled the Ford F-150 in a tug of war competition staged by Tesla
• Tug of war was met with immediate criticism as a publicity stunt

The Tesla Cybertruck made its debut with a splash last week, outclassing the Ford F-150 in tug-of-war. The battle between Tesla’s first offering in the electric pickup truck market and America’s best-selling truck immediately came under fire as a staged mismatch, with executives from Ford demanding a rematch.

The questions swirling around the fairness of the match have not dampened enthusiasm for the latest big thing from Tesla boss Elon Musk, with the Cybertruck emerging as a heavy favorite to make it two in a row in a rematch with the F-150, sporting short -200 odds in entertainment betting at sportsbooks.

Odds to Win Pickup Truck Tug of War Rematch

Odds taken November 27th

Cybertruck Outclassed Ford in Staged Mismatch

Musk’s trademark showmanship was on full display at last week’s unveiling of the Tesla Cybertruck. Unveiled amidst a host of some the most popular sci-fi vehicles in Hollywood history, the Cybertruck is marketed as somewhat of an indestructible workhorse that is able to tow up to 14,000 pounds while offering acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds.

Tesla’s new Cybertruck is set to face off against Ford’s F-150 in an “apples to apples” tug-of-war battle. The anticipated showdown could take place as early as next week. https://t.co/N5q8xgXIfn pic.twitter.com/IDzfn0StG0

— CNBC (@CNBC) November 26, 2019

While the unveiling didn’t go exactly as planned, with the claims of bulletproof windows getting quickly shattered, the big buzz was created by Musk’s presentation of a tug-of-war between the Cybertruck and the F-150, with the Tesla prototype easily out-duelling the popular Ford.

Results Met with Widespread Criticism

The presentation was quickly discounted by industry observers and automotive engineers as meaningless, due to the clear advantages given to the Tesla offering. While the Cybertruck operated in four-wheel drive during the tug of race, the Ford was clearly operating in two-wheel drive.

In addition, based on available specs, observers have suggested that the Cybertruck entered the competition with twice as much weight over its two axles, providing it with a clear advantage over the popular Ford.

Sunny Madra VP of Ford X challenges @elonmusk for an Apples to Apples test.

Looks like somebody wasn't happy with the Tesla's Cybertruck tug of war video with the Ford F-150.#TechNews #Tech #TuesdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/LTvWjMO6eQ

— Plat4om (@Plat4omLive) November 26, 2019

The mismatch spurred an immediate response from Ford Motor Company vice-president Sunny Madra, who challenged Musk to send Ford a Cybertruck prototype for an “apples to apples test”.

Musk also received pushback from noted physicist Neil Degrasse-Tyson, who took Musk to task on the test criteria, most notably the weight each of the two vehicles was bearing.

Expect Cybertruck to Hold Edge in Rematch

The Cybertruck presents as an intriguing electric alternative in the competitive pickup truck market space. With electric motors, by their nature, offering more torque in lower gears, vehicles like the Cybertruck and Ford’s planned hybrid and all-electric offerings are poised to revolutionize the market.

We all love Torque. But high Torque just spins a tire in place if there’s not enough weight to provide traction. Fully load the F150, giving highest traction to its rear wheels, then try to drag that up the hill. I otherwise agree: Load both to the max and the highest torque wins

— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) November 26, 2019

Musk has been receptive to the criticism sparked by last week’s presentation, and has promised to stage an even rematch. Of course, Ford has demonstrated some showmanship of its own of late, with their demonstration of a prototype electric F-150 towing a train with a weight exceeding one million pounds.

https://twitter.com/KiwiEV/status/1153749205246259201?s=20

However, Ford looks unlikely to participate in any future publicity stunt alongside its burgeoning competitor, and there is little indication that Musk and Tesla will stage a rematch that adheres to industry standard towing tests established by the Society of Automotive Engineers.

Accordingly, expect the Cybertruck to continue to hold a competitive edge over Ford while Tesla sets the rules of engagement, both in the tug of war rematch, and at the sportsbooks.

Pick: Cybertruck (-200)