Over 0–100 km/h, Seal 390 AWD wins (3,77 s vs 6,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Seal 390 AWD | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.77 s | 6.71 s | 2.94 s · Seal 390 AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 14.93 s | 2.99 s · Seal 390 AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.93 s | 27.10 s | 3.17 s · Seal 390 AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 220 km/h | 40 km/h · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.06 kg/hp | 6.70 kg/hp | better ratio · Seal 390 AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Seal 390 AWD | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.07 s | 1.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.87 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.77 s | 6.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.90 s | 8.99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.21 s | 15.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 30.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 14.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.93 s | 27.10 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 220 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction AWD |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the Seal 390 AWD hits 100 km/h in 3.77 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The instant torque of 670 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Seal 390 AWD leads by 2.94 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Seal 390 AWD is doing 155 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 2.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Seal 390 AWD crosses the line in 11.93 s versus 14.92 s. The 2.99 s gap represents roughly 123 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Seal 390 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Seal 390 AWD finishes in 23.93 s versus 27.09 s, with a 3.16 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (220 km/h), the Explorer EcoBoost 300 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Seal 390 AWD is capped at 180 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 at 220 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 2.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Seal 390 AWD wins (3,77 s vs 6,71 s).
Seal 390 AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Seal 390 AWD: 530 hp, ratio 4,06 kg/hp. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
Seal 390 AWD: 180 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h.