"I think the old tug-o-war is the best solution to determine the winner. Just put them on the track on either end of a buffer car with fixed couplers and let them go.
It might be a real interesting match between the 4 motored Veranda Turbine, and the new VL Big Boy. I have a feeling weight will win, so my money's on the BB."
Does anyone actually want to treat their equipment this way? Really? It reminds me of the "I pulled 200 cars on my layout!" YouTube videos. Painful to watch. I don't.
Reminds me of these silly burnouts some guys do with their cars; I drive a muscle car, I use it, but I definitely don't abuse it.