I would agree that because the focus is a bit lighter it would get up an move faster.
as for burning the tires, only time was on a tar and graveled, worn road and old tires. only got a foot or two
I did notice that between pre 98 and post 98 cars, or maybe it is just cars with TC to cars without the brake and gas pedals are even in the post 98 cars. in the pre 98 cars the gas pedal is a bit lower then the brake pedal
