Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 wins (6,43 s vs 7,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | 420d Convertible G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.43 s | 7.75 s | 1.32 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 15.64 s | 1.08 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.77 s | 28.69 s | 2.92 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h | 236 km/h | 18 km/h · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.56 kg/hp | 9.34 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | 420d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s | 1.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.06 s | 2.64 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.09 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.43 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.42 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.56 s | 20.11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.65 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 15.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.77 s | 28.69 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 236 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 hits 100 km/h in 6.43 s versus 7.75 s for the 420d Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the 420d Convertible is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 is doing 134 km/h against 116 km/h for the 420d Convertible. The gap is 0.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 crosses the line in 14.55 s versus 15.64 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 finishes in 25.77 s versus 28.69 s, with a 2.92 s lead.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the 420d Convertible 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 (5.56 kg/hp vs 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 1.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 wins (6,43 s vs 7,75 s).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. 420d Convertible G22: 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h. 420d Convertible G22: 236 km/h.