Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Coupe · Gasoline
vs
Ford Focus ST
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Car A
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a performance-first 4-seater with a supercharged V8 delivering 0–100 km/h in 3.5 s and a 290 km/h top speed. It pairs extreme pace with enough space for short road trips, but efficiency and city suitability are not its strengths.
4 seatsCoupeGasoline4-star safety
Ford Focus ST
Car B
Ford Focus ST
A compact family car that emphasizes efficiency and everyday ease, the Ford Focus ST returns 6.4 L/100 km combined with predictable FWD manners. Ideal for city use and road trips, but not for cargo-heavy hauling or performance thrills.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.4 L/100km
Why compared different body typesame brandsame powertraindifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 40 / 43
City 15 / 33
Budget / value 39 / 15
Road trip 47 / 36
Performance 58 / 4
Cargo 20 / 0
Practical 26 / 28
Premium 48 / 18
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 · Orange = Ford Focus ST

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Ford Focus ST
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Pros & cons

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

  • Very quick: 0–100 km/h in 3.5 s and 290 km/h top speed.
  • Supercharged V8 with 760 hp and 847 Nm for immediate thrust.
  • Four seats and a 404 L trunk support weekend road trips.
  • Delivers strong performance for the price (70,000); good value in its segment.

Ford Focus ST

  • Efficient for its class at 6.4 L/100 km combined
  • Predictable, easy-to-drive FWD layout for year-round commuting
  • Balanced for family-compact needs with enough comfort for road trips
  • Strong safety and reliability signals in its segment

Verdict

Pick Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Ford Focus ST if…
Performance & capability
Ford Focus ST is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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