Ford Focus RS Tops Nissan GT-R In "Real World" Test

AK370Z · 04-30-2009, 11:08 PM

Autocar pits the beloved Ford Focus RS against the ferocious Nissan GT-R on real world roads, where the RS would actually have a chance against Godzilla. The result? They'd rather have the RS.

The Focus RS is no match for the GT-R on The 'Ring, where the massive power and sophisticated AWD setup gives the Nissan a clear advantage over the FWD, 300 HP Ford. Take the two out to some wonderful back roads in the English countryside and it's a slightly different story. Whereas the GT-R is all about the controlled distribution of force, the Focus RS is all about confident fun. As a real world daily driver on narrow roads with steep drop-offs and few long straights, the Focus RS wins out in terms of experience.

Click for video: Autocar Videos - Autocar.co.uk

Source: Jalopnik - Ford Focus RS Tops Nissan GT-R In "Real World" Test - 2009 ford focus rs

AK370Z · 04-30-2009, 11:08 PM

MC · 05-01-2009, 12:32 PM

i bet the focus could stay close to me in my driveway on the way to the mailbox too

CrownR426 · 05-01-2009, 12:43 PM

I cannot believe this thread...
lol gtr over ford focus?!
DAMN...

molamann · 05-01-2009, 10:00 PM

What a retarded article. I don't care what the experience is, I'll take the GTR over the Focus RS anyday. Whether if it's grocery shopping or tackling some twisties.

Anatoray · 05-01-2009, 10:53 PM

Are they serious? Did they seriously just do a comparison drive on video and write an article like that? Is anyone who sees that video going to leave the computer and go "Damn! The Focus is THEE car to get!"? What kind of twilight zone is this!? How do I get out!? Did I have one too many shots last night? Was that cigarette in fact laced with crack? What's next, a pair of running shoes compared to some bunny slippers when walking down the carpeted hallway to take a piss? WTF!?

OnCallZ · 05-07-2009, 03:42 PM

That video was a joke. Obviously the video was staged so it looked like the focus was dead on gt-r's tail, in the real world the gt-r would have went around those roads much faster and more "fun" than the focus. The producers obviously drivers a focus rs

eXo5 · 05-07-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnCallZ

That video was a joke. Obviously the video was staged so it looked like the focus was dead on gt-r's tail, in the real world the gt-r would have went around those roads much faster and more "fun" than the focus. The producers obviously drivers a focus rs

Sadly there will be some noobs somewhere who will believe it is true if it is a joke...

nogoodname · 05-07-2009, 04:08 PM

lol..............this reminds me of a funny story.
my mechanic needed a parts delivery car, so he bought a Focus wagon.

then a recall is made about the door handles breaking.
so he goes to the dealership, shows the letter he got, then they said which door you want to fix, he said i got 4 doors, do all of them, Ford guy says, the recall is for any one door.

got so pissed off, just left..........hahahahahahahahahaha

arcticreaver · 05-07-2009, 04:10 PM

nissan > ford anyday. not saying that ford sucks or anything, but i'd pick a nissan over a ford any day.

nogoodname · 05-07-2009, 04:11 PM

Fix Or Repair Daily

eXo5 · 05-07-2009, 04:11 PM

Found On Road Dead

nogoodname · 05-07-2009, 04:12 PM

Found On Roadside Ditch

eXo5 · 05-07-2009, 04:14 PM

First On Recall Day

nogoodname · 05-07-2009, 04:24 PM

Frequently Overhauled, Rarely Driven
Fast Only Rolling Downhill

04-30-2009, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Ford Focus RS Tops Nissan GT-R In "Real World" Test Autocar pits the beloved Ford Focus RS against the ferocious Nissan GT-R on real world roads, where the RS would actually have a chance against Godzilla. The result? They'd rather have the RS. The Focus RS is no match for the GT-R on The 'Ring, where the massive power and sophisticated AWD setup gives the Nissan a clear advantage over the FWD, 300 HP Ford. Take the two out to some wonderful back roads in the English countryside and it's a slightly different story. Whereas the GT-R is all about the controlled distribution of force, the Focus RS is all about confident fun. As a real world daily driver on narrow roads with steep drop-offs and few long straights, the Focus RS wins out in terms of experience. Click for video: Autocar Videos - Autocar.co.uk Source: Jalopnik - Ford Focus RS Tops Nissan GT-R In "Real World" Test - 2009 ford focus rs __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	What a retarded article. I don't care what the experience is, I'll take the GTR over the Focus RS anyday. Whether if it's grocery shopping or tackling some twisties. Last edited by molamann; 05-01-2009 at 10:09 PM.

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Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	Are they serious? Did they seriously just do a comparison drive on video and write an article like that? Is anyone who sees that video going to leave the computer and go "Damn! The Focus is THEE car to get!"? What kind of twilight zone is this!? How do I get out!? Did I have one too many shots last night? Was that cigarette in fact laced with crack? What's next, a pair of running shoes compared to some bunny slippers when walking down the carpeted hallway to take a piss? WTF!?

05-07-2009, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
OnCallZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 108 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 16	That video was a joke. Obviously the video was staged so it looked like the focus was dead on gt-r's tail, in the real world the gt-r would have went around those roads much faster and more "fun" than the focus. The producers obviously drivers a focus rs

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	lol..............this reminds me of a funny story. my mechanic needed a parts delivery car, so he bought a Focus wagon. then a recall is made about the door handles breaking. so he goes to the dealership, shows the letter he got, then they said which door you want to fix, he said i got 4 doors, do all of them, Ford guy says, the recall is for any one door. got so pissed off, just left..........hahahahahahahahahaha

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