Over 0–100 km/h, F-TYPE P300 and Focus ST 280 are neck and neck (5,63 s vs 5,68 s, no significant gap).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| F-TYPE P300 | Focus ST 280 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s−0,05 s | 5,68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,69 s−0,11 s | 13,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,35 s−0,29 s | 24,64 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 264 km/h−14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,32 kg/hp | 5,11 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | F-TYPE P300 | Focus ST 280 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,61 s | 1,66 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,69 s | 2,77 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,30 s | 4,37 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,68 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,17 s | 7,28 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,54 s | 11,78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,21 s | 19,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,69 s | 13,80 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,35 s | 24,64 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 264 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the F-TYPE P300 hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 5.68 s for the Focus ST 280. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the F-TYPE P300 is doing 140 km/h against 139 km/h for the Focus ST 280. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the F-TYPE P300 crosses the line in 13.69 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the F-TYPE P300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 194 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F-TYPE P300 finishes in 24.35 s versus 24.63 s, with a 0.28 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the F-TYPE P300 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 (5.32 kg/hp vs 5.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.27 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F-TYPE P300 and Focus ST 280 are neck and neck (5,63 s vs 5,68 s, no significant gap).
F-TYPE P300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F-TYPE P300: 300 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp. Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp.
F-TYPE P300: 250 km/h. Focus ST 280: 264 km/h.