escort v focus

jodejo · 09-03-2010, 11:10 PM

im having to borrow my fathers focus for a couple of days asmy car is in the garage. the first thing i noticed was the lack of power in the focus even it is the same engine size. i will give more feedback as i have it for a couple of days

marshy · 10-03-2010, 07:17 AM

ill be watching for updates on this as i would like to know myself how they compare..
few questions for you to "research"

what engines are in both cars??
handling.. which is better?? ie roadholding,under acceleration/decelleration/cornering..
power/weight/"feel" of both..
feul consumption??
comfort driver/passenger..??
little toys.. ie A/C,traction control lecky windows etc??
grin factor..
reliability??

modding potential??
space load and interior wise???

no prizes for guessing which comes out on top in most

and before anyone says anything.. i know the focus probably wins hands down on paper.. but you'll all admit.. its completley different to the 'in car' experience

r3d3dgti · 10-03-2010, 07:53 AM

i own a 1.8 gti escort but i drive a 1.8 focus everyday for work and im nt being biased bt the escort is the car id choose bt the focus is an excellent car bt alot worse on fuel

jodejo · 10-03-2010, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshy

ill be watching for updates on this as i would like to know myself how they compare..
few questions for you to "research"

what engines are in both cars??
handling.. which is better?? ie roadholding,under acceleration/decelleration/cornering..
power/weight/"feel" of both..
feul consumption??
comfort driver/passenger..??
little toys.. ie A/C,traction control lecky windows etc??
grin factor..
reliability??

modding potential??
space load and interior wise???

no prizes for guessing which comes out on top in most

and before anyone says anything.. i know the focus probably wins hands down on paper.. but you'll all admit.. its completley different to the 'in car' experience

both cars are 1.8td there is no ac in the focus it is on the 06 plate will post more about fuel consumption later to see what mpg it s doing

1-PD · 10-03-2010, 10:18 AM

having driven both types many times including many different models from poverty spec to RS models,I just cant stand the focus apart from the RS & ST models they are bland and lack any sort of character,not a lot in it on the rest of the range's performance wise

Daveo · 10-03-2010, 04:55 PM

I've driven a Focus RS and I must say it's great fun.......it was on Xbox mind you.

jodejo · 11-03-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Daveo

I've driven a Focus RS and I must say it's great fun.......it was on Xbox mind you.

took the focus back today not a bad car a bit hard in the suspension and very good mpg £15 does 200 miles. only down fall it accelerates when braking and dropping gear as though the coke is still on is this normal for a focus.

vanny magnet · 12-03-2010, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveo

I've driven a Focus RS and I must say it's great fun.......it was on Xbox mind you.

Only place i would wanna drive one.........
escort van any day

vinnyvangough · 13-03-2010, 02:39 AM

Escort van ftw.

I do miss mine

K_G_T · 15-03-2010, 01:29 PM

essy van rules full stop

09-03-2010, 11:10 PM	#1
jodejo New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: radcliffe Drives: escort td lx Posts: 45	escort v focus im having to borrow my fathers focus for a couple of days asmy car is in the garage. the first thing i noticed was the lack of power in the focus even it is the same engine size. i will give more feedback as i have it for a couple of days

10-03-2010, 07:17 AM	#2
marshy New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bradford west yorkshire Drives: mk6 1.8 si Posts: 71	ill be watching for updates on this as i would like to know myself how they compare.. few questions for you to "research" what engines are in both cars?? handling.. which is better?? ie roadholding,under acceleration/decelleration/cornering.. power/weight/"feel" of both.. feul consumption?? comfort driver/passenger..?? little toys.. ie A/C,traction control lecky windows etc?? grin factor.. reliability?? modding potential?? space load and interior wise??? no prizes for guessing which comes out on top in most and before anyone says anything.. i know the focus probably wins hands down on paper.. but you'll all admit.. its completley different to the 'in car' experience __________________

10-03-2010, 10:18 AM	#5
1-PD FEC Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: MIDDLESEX Drives: GTI & FOCUS Posts: 2,923	having driven both types many times including many different models from poverty spec to RS models,I just cant stand the focus apart from the RS & ST models they are bland and lack any sort of character,not a lot in it on the rest of the range's performance wise __________________ MIDDXRSOC on Twitter

13-03-2010, 02:39 AM	#9
vinnyvangough Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Holsworthy, Devon Drives: Mk3 Escort Cabriolet Posts: 7,007	Escort van ftw. I do miss mine __________________

10-03-2010, 07:53 AM	#3
r3d3dgti Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Drives: nothing at the min Posts: 411	i own a 1.8 gti escort but i drive a 1.8 focus everyday for work and im nt being biased bt the escort is the car id choose bt the focus is an excellent car bt alot worse on fuel

10-03-2010, 04:55 PM	#6
Daveo Administrator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FEC HQ Drives: Mountain Bike Posts: 5,104	I've driven a Focus RS and I must say it's great fun.......it was on Xbox mind you.

15-03-2010, 01:29 PM	#10
K_G_T Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Drives: MK6 van Posts: 7,078	essy van rules full stop