Hot hatches are the pony/muscle cars of Europe and Asia, but the Focus is a rare exception, it's as American as the Mustang
Ford Mustang Ecoboost vs Ford Focus RS
| Category | Mustang Ecoboost | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 314 / 310 | 350 / 345 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 434 / 320 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1660 / 3660 | 1557 / 3433 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 189 / 187 | 225 / 222 |
| Average price | €39,000 | €43,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mustang Ecoboost | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.8 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.9 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.6 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.1 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.1 s | 18.6 s |
| 1000 m | 26.2 s @ 199.0 kph | 24.2 s @ 218.8 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.4 s | 12.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 84.5 mph | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s @ 99.0 mph | 13.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Mustang Ecoboost | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.3 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.9 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.2 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 12.5 s | 9.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 16.3 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 21.8 s | 14.8 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (4) | 5.9 s | 4.3 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (5) | 7.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (6) | 8.7 s | 7.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.6 s | 15.3 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Mustang Ecoboost | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 138 m (453 ft) | 134 m (438 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (153 ft) | 48 m (159 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Mustang Ecoboost | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 268 kph (167 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 22.7 s @ 1985 ft | 20.1 s @ 1755 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 1.02 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Mustang Ecoboost | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 70 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
Focus RS is the fastest by considerable margin.
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