agreed!
Ford Focus RS vs Mazda 3 MPS
| Category | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 215 / 212 | 260 / 256 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 310 / 229 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1290 / 2844 | 1450 / 3197 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 167 / 164 | 179 / 177 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.90 | 1:19.60 |
| Oschersleben | 1:53.92 | 1:52.34 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:34.10 | 8:39.00 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:38.10 | 1:37.40 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:32.20 | 1:32.00 |
Performance
| Category | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.4 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.5 s | 25.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.1 s | 19.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.9 s | 13.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.1 s @ 84.5 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.7 s @ 119.3 mph | 23.7 s @ 121.8 mph |
| Top speed | 232 kph (144 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus RS | Mazda 3 MPS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 78 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
3 MPS is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Chuckster 14y ago
I think I've found an anomaly with your compare programme. When comparing a Mazda 3 MPS (Mk1) with Ford Focus RS (Mk1), the Mazda wins 3 of the 5 track times (and one of the times the Mazda loses is a wet track), plus the Mazda has a higher top speed AND faster acceration times but the verdict is that the "Ford Focus RS is noticeably faster" - howcan that be true??
