Over 0–100 km/h, 116 F70 wins (9,71 s vs 10,23 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 | 116 F70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.23 s | 9.71 s | 0.52 s · 116 F70 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.47 s | 16.88 s | 0.59 s · 116 F70 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.89 s | 31.31 s | 0.58 s · 116 F70 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 194 km/h | 206 km/h | 12 km/h · 116 F70 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.85 kg/hp | 11.39 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 | 116 F70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.38 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.76 s | 2.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.04 s | 6.40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.23 s | 9.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.44 s | 14.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 29.24 s | 28.40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 76.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.47 s | 16.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.89 s | 31.31 s |
| Top speed | 194 km/h | 206 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 | 125 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 356 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch |
Off the line, the 116 hits 100 km/h in 9.71 s versus 10.23 s for the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125. At this point, the 116 leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 116 is doing 106 km/h against 106 km/h for the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125. The gap is 0.64 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116 crosses the line in 16.88 s versus 17.47 s. The 0.59 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 116 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 146 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 116 finishes in 31.31 s versus 31.88 s, with a 0.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (194 vs 206 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the 116 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.85 kg/hp vs 11.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.18 seconds. The 0.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 116 F70 wins (9,71 s vs 10,23 s).
Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125: 125 hp, ratio 10,85 kg/hp. 116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp.
Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125: 194 km/h. 116 F70: 206 km/h.