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Old 05-12-2013, 02:21 AM   #487
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Originally Posted by DylanFRS View Post
Not sure where you got that the BRZ has a better power to weight ratio but let's actually put the numbers into a calculator. Given the same 175 pound driver:

Focus ST
Weight=3200 (car) + 175 (driver) = 3375lbs
Power (crank) = 252hp

Weight/Power = 3375/252 = 13.4 lbs/hp

BRZ/FRS
Weight=2750 (car) + 175 (driver) = 2925lbs
Power (crank) = 200hp

Weight/Power = 2925/200 = 14.6 lbs/hp

That is a difference of over 8% in the ST's favor when it comes to power to weight ratios. Also, that is taking crank hp. The BRZ/FRS loses a larger percentage to the ground than the ST due to the differences of FWD and RWD (in the area of an additional 3% power). And we won't even get into talking about the difference in torque....
Im looking at the 0-60 calculator after i put in all the data you provided.

Ford focus st: 6.334 secs
BRZ: 6.252 secs

So it looks like the BRZ will edge out the Ford focus ever so slightly in acceleration
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