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Old 23-05-2006, 08:37 PM   #1
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I don't know if this has been posted before, Top gear video, they race the Escort Rally car vs Focus RS as well as other cars around the track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtVQN...rch=top%20gear

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Old 24-05-2006, 03:04 PM   #2
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I'd still take the RS!!!*



*or the GT40 or the Audi.
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Old 24-05-2006, 06:32 PM   #3
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If they tested the rally cars on dirt or ice i bet the results would be a bit different
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Old 29-05-2006, 11:51 AM   #4
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Yeah, the track is the ideal condition for the Focus and the worst for the Escort but both cars are sweet.

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Old 31-05-2006, 09:53 AM   #5
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Thats still not a big loss when you think of the age difference tho... and rear wheel drive on a tight track will always struggle compared to front through the corners

While your there check this one out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pU52Xs7ljM
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Old 31-05-2006, 11:43 AM   #6
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Funny vid!
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