The Ford mustang is one of the most popular cars on the planet. If you are into RC drifting, a Mustang RC drift car is high on your list to buy this year. In this post, we will look at the most popular Mustang RC drift cars on the market to help you decide which one is the best fit for your RC drift car collection!
Mustang RC Drift Car Brands
There are several RC brands that make a Mustang RC drift car. Are top picks are:
Hobby Products International Racing 115984 RS4 Sport 3 VGJR Ford Mustang Radio Control Vehicle
- Bevel gear differentials at each end of the car transfer power from the driveshaft to the dog bones and axles that drive each wheel
- The RS4 sport 3 features full-time four-wheel drive.Chassis: Composite plastic
- The RS4 sport 3 features a versatile electronic speed controller that can be used with modern Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) or nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH)
- RTR Tech 7 wheel replicated in 1/10th scale, and replicas of the actual tires that Vaughn Gittin Jr runs on his RTR Mustang Spec 5: the Nitto NT05!
- Foam bumper protects the car from potentially damaging impacts
Traxxas Tec 2.0 Ford Mustang GT 1/10 4WD Touring Car RTR, BlueX
- Product descriptionThis is the Ready to Run Officially Licensed Ford Mustang GT from Traxxas. Icon. There is no better word to describe the Ford Mustang. For over 45 years, the Mustang has outsold every other sports car in America. Sleek, unmistakable body lines cut through the air with authority while a thoroughly modern chassis keeps the Mustang planted in the curves. Add a massively powerful 5.0L V8 engine and you have the recipe for an American legend. Traxxas honors the unique spirit and
- Features:
- Chassis: Molded Tub, Nylon Composite, Low Center of Gravity, Angled Front Bumper Improves Approach Angle
- Drive: Efficient Direct All-Wheel, Aluminum Center Driveshaft
- Brushless Ready for Easy Velineon Brushless Power Upgrade
Tamiya 58664 1/10 RC Ford Mustang GT4 Race Car Kit
- Polycarbonate body was designed with access to the actual car's CAD data for superb accuracy. Front and rear light cases are also molded in polycarbonate.
- Wheel arches are pre-cut out for a simpler body assembly experience.
- The beginner-friendly, highly adaptable TT-02 is a versatile and easy to maintain shaft-driven 4WD chassis.
- Separately molded plastic components depict rear wing and side mirrors.
- Racy 10-spoke wheels are molded in gun metal and paired with slick tires.
JLLING Mustang RC Drift Car 1/14 Scale
- Functions: Forward, backward, turn left and right, 4WD, 35km/h, cool appearance, 2.4GHz ratio control system, bright headlights, and reversing lights, the remote controller can be switched between left and right hands.
- 2.4GHz Ratio Control System: The max control distance is more than 50m, two or more RC vehicles can be racing together without remote confusion.
- Super Power System: The superpower motor and four wheels drive system to bring the speed is more than 35km/h.
- LED Lights: The bright headlights always keep on in your journey, with the reversing lights.
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Which Mustang RC Car Is Best For Drifting?
RC drift cars are not known for their max speeds, they are known for their handling and cornering. When you are looking to buy a mustang RC drift car, make sure the vehicle has a good suspension setup with adjustable shocks.
Depending on your personal preferences, RC drift cars come in two and four wheel drive variations. There’s an ongoing debate on which is better, 2WD or 4WD RC drift cars. It comes down to what you are most comfortable with. You can find RC drift racing in both 2WD and 4WD classes.
If a Mustang isn’t really your style, you may want to check out our guide on cheap RC drift cars.
Our Top Pick For Mustang RC Drift Car
The HPI Racing 115984 RS4 Sport 3 VGJR Ford Mustang
Our top RC drift mustang happens to be a 4WD car with adjustable suspension. The full details are below!
The HPI Mustang is an excellent Mustang drift car. it has a powerful motor capable of running a 3S LiPo. The car’s ESC can also run nickel-metal hydride batteries incase you don’t have a LiPo battery that will fit this vehicle. The adjustable ESC is a major plus because it give you the flexibility to run the right battery pack for your driving conditions.
The car also has adjustable suspension and a four wheel drivetrain. Having an adjustable shock spring rate is important because this feature allows you to fine tune the car’s handling. Sometimes, you can make a small suspension adjustment and see a big difference in the car’s corning.
I always buy cars that have adjustable suspension because I have seen first hand how a slightly stiffer of looser spring can improve my lap times.
The car’s wheels are replicated Tech 7’s and comes wrapped in replica Nitto NT05’s. If you are looking for a car that looks like the real-world version, this is the car for you. HPI hit it out of the park on every little detail!
Best Budget Mustang RC Car
The JLLING1/14 scale Mustang RC Drift Car is our budget pick. This RC car doesn’t have all the bells and whistles the other cars on the list are equipped with, but it is still a fun entry level drift car.
The JLLING is a smaller car with dimensions of 27cm long x 11cm wide x7.5cm tall or 10.6in long x 4.3in wide x 2.9in tall. Again, this is classified as a 1/14th scale RC car.
This vehicle comes ready to roll and has 7.4V 2S 500mAh battery included.
You can expect to charge this car for about 80 minutes and get about 15 to 20 minutes of runtime. The manufacturer claims the car can reach speeds of 35kmh or 21mph. That is about average for RC drift cars.
The primary downside of this car is the included brushed motor. But, the motor is still plenty powerful and brushed motors help keep the price tag down. I wouldn’t let the motor stop you from buying this car.
Best Kit RC Mustang Drift Car
When you build a car from scratch using a chassis kit, you get to pick the motor and ESC combo. The motor and ESC are probably the two most important components in your new Mustang RC drift car. That is why we like the Tamiya Ford Mustang GT4 Race Car Kit!
The kit comes with the following components:
- TT-02 Chassis
- Polycarbonate Mustang Body
- Tamiya Torque Tuned Motor
- Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC
- Rear Wing and Side Mirrors
To complete the kit, you need a 2-channel transmitter and receiver, steering servo, battery pack and charger, and paint.
If you are not interested in a Kit, the next car on our list may be better suited for your collection!
Our Final Pick For the Best Mustang RC Drift Car: The Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 Ford Mustang GT
Traxxas is known for building some of the best RC cars on the market. That means you can buy the Traxxas Ford Mustang with confidence. It won’t disappoint because every Traxxas car I own is an absolute beast!
The Traxxas 4-Tech Mustang comes equipped with the following:
- TQ 2.4GHz Radio System
- XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
- Titan 12T 550 motor
- ProGraphix painted replica body
- 4 Tech Chassis
Final Thoughts
The Ford Mustang is an iconic American car and I think looks awesome on the drift track. What takes drifting to another level is a life-like car body, and the Ford Mustang knocks it out of the park! I hope our list of Mustang RC drift cars helped you hone in on the perfect car for your collection. If you are looking for a competition RC drift car, the Traxxas or HPI is a great choice. If you are buying a gift for your kids or a friend, the JLLING is a great choice. For all you kit lovers, the TAMIYA is the clear choice, of course. Happy Drifting!
