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Acceleration correlates with the power-to-weight ratio, and an empirical fit of the form time = k x (weight/power)^0.75 matches real cars well. Front-wheel drive is penalised because weight transfers off the driven wheels under acceleration.
Acceleration estimate
t(0-60) approx 5.825 x (weight/power)^0.75, adjusted for drivetrain traction
Because traction, gearing and aerodynamic drag all intervene. Empirical fits across many cars converge on an exponent near three quarters.
All four tyres share the tractive effort, so far more power can be used in the first two seconds before traction ceases to be the limit.