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Bit of an odd comparo in some aspects. Funny how i was reading it and seen what they were judged in i think the winner is each aspect was correct. Its good there is a 4 pot mustang to appeal to a broader audience but id never own one it would have to be a V8. Looking forward to new RS though :yummy
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Agreed, i thought it was weird to compare the two but ready through each section I tended to agree with the result. Good for Ford anyway, two outstanding cars.
The RS will just take it to the next level!
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Now given you have staunchly defended FWD for years its interesting to see old thoughts on what "should be" get challenged. If you didnt need 4 doors why would you but the focus IMO?
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As for 4 pot mustang, as I said I'm glad Ford have it. I just wouldn't buy one I'd prefer a V8. I have nothing against it though. The ecoboost is a great engine.
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Interesting comparing two very different cars, they don't even share the Ford Badge!
But when you think about the targeted or typical Buyer. I can see why they would be cross shopped.
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This has got to be one of the dumber comparisons these clowns have done over the years....
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Strange comparison.
The Focus ST really is under rated. It is a brilliant little machine. As mentioned above the RS is the next level ( I think more ). Now if only we had a 4 car garage we'd have an RS and Mustang GT, my work car, and the misuses little jigga ! |
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Next up is Transit vs Territory
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Good read
i had trouble choosing between the focus rs and the mustang gt,after talking to a few ford dealers a discovered i could not test drive either at that time,told to just order one or the other and wait. i looked at the fg xr8 but besides that engine the rest of the car felt dated. i ended up test driving a focus st and was very impressed ,great car for the money.now i am a proud owner of one in moondust silver and thinking what this would be like with 80 odd more kws and awd=awsome,might have to order that rs and just wait it out. |
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Ask yourself who buys a Mustang, then who Buys a Focus ST.
you could throw in a WRX too, or a Harley I recon, the same Demographic. so I can see why this odd comparison is made
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