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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 (S650) gets there in 12.42 s — 1.41 s ahead of the Ford Focus RS.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Ford Focus RS | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 (S650) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.38 s | 4.20 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.00 s | 9.32 s |
| 60 ft | 2.26 s | 1.99 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.00 s | 8.10 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.83 s | 12.42 s |
| Trap speed | 102.9 mph | 115.1 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Ford Focus RS, 3/3 for the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 (S650) — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Ford Focus RS | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 (S650) |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2009 | 2024 |
| Power | 300 bhp | 480 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,467 kg | 1,745 kg |
| Power to weight | 205 bhp/t | 275 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Front drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |