FOCUS ST vs RS.. 530BHP FORD FOCUS ST vs 539BHP FORD FOCUS RS

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[@oliverjamesbeal]

I best not….. wouldn’t be fair on the others! 😂 where are you actually based?

[@VtecAbuser]

Jamie - fancy lining the ST up against my Stage 2 DAZA RS3? Would make an interesting shoot out I think 👀

[@monument4852]

Tom Johnson TELL Eyeball paul

[@InTheShadowsUK86]

What a f#cking savage 4wd set up 😈

[@maxdowney3717]

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[@Buck3366]

That was an epic video and you couldn’t have asked for more in world comparisons. Rolling,lead advantage ,full boost and alternating drive settings. Really enjoyable and answered all the ‘what if ‘ questions before they had a chance to be asked.

[@TrenC21]

gear ratios on the ST allows it to punch way above its weight

[@P1Fanatic]

Matching a 930bhp R32 running a sequential box just highlights how insanely rapid Sams car is.

[@MacAudio18]

Great example how 4-wheel drive makes a big difference... especially with so much hp under the bonnet!

[@P1Fanatic]

Yep. The standard RS MK2 struggled to put the power down on anything but a dry, warm, straight and flat piece of tarmac. Let alone with double the power. Only so much mapping can do to alleviate it. Many RS owners will argue it but they are kidding themselves (coming from a former mk2 owner). Such a shame a great engine and chassis but it always needed AWD.

[@TekkenBones]

@@P1Fanatic It's funny how the 227bhp Escort RS Cosworth was AWD from factory....then the AWD got ditched for the MK1 Focus RS.... You'd think they would have at least offered AWD as a option on the MK2 ST and RS, especially given how the Volvo AWD parts bolt straight in and those parts were sat there on the shelf, being fitted to Volvo S40 T5's and V50 T5s with same chassis and engine.

[@P1Fanatic]

@@TekkenBones Exactly. Fair enough they had one eye on costs but if there was an AWD option I would have happily paid for it.

[@gaycha6589]

@@TekkenBones thats because it was based on an 80s RWD Sierra chassis and not the FWD Escort chassi of the day. It was only ever an Escort by badge only. Come Focus time an entirely new FWD platform was used. AWD was not a consideration at launch and was only adopted because the Germans were having it away in the hot hatch stakes

[@DuBstep115]

@@P1Fanatic No one with a brain will argue that FWD has any place in motorsport. Its made for economy cars to save costs and space.

[@dennis.r1064]

That gapping looked even worse with the head start, the speed the ST came past 🚗💨

[@BiscuitsnTea]

my exact thoughts 😂😂

[@shelg6082]

He must be PISSED £7k on syvecs and turbo to get gapped buy an st that’s £20k cheaper

[@dennis.r1064]

@@shelg6082 ffs no way, is that the price difference 😫

[@dennis.r1064]

@@BiscuitsnTea painful 😂

[@shelg6082]

@@dennis.r1064 in terms of buying one, you can get a focus st for £5k plus and an RS from £20k plus. Not including any mods

[@Vinnievxr666]

I’ve got a say that 4 wheel drive ST is a monster but well done to both Sam and Reese for a good race and well done to Jamie for another epic Sunday morning showdown 💯🔥🔥🙌🏼

[@pope1878]

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[@Infamous-cause]

It's also lighter than the rs.

[@kamosetlaba4771]

7:21 That gear change + pop was glorious Thanks again Jamie.

[@nickdavis475]

That st is a beast made that rs look like it was going backwards! All about 4 wheel drive 😈

[@BCBe4tS]

Ford should made the RS from factory with 4 wheel drive. That ST proves that

[@squareblueorange]

That St is a beast 😎. The fact that Sam did all the work himself is amazing too. If I had to choose it would be the ST. Love to see a 4wd version of this RS too.

[@noahmccathern6458]

They made an AWD focus RS

[@deanoscott]

​@@noahmccathern6458not in mk2 shape unless you mean the wrc car

[@noahmccathern6458]

@@deanoscott I'm talking about the WRC car and the Mk. 3. I've also seen Mk 2 conversions to awd

[@rafdrives]

The sound of that ST decelerating is insane 😈🔥

[@nikjames9033]

Love it when Jamie uploads when having breakfast 💪🔥

[@adrianjarvis129]

that st is just an epic build.the amount grip is insane absolute beast.ford should of built the focus like that instant game changer

[@PinkFK2R]

I love Rees' reaction to the ST still overtaking him on the head start hahaha

[@sylwek3909]

I really wanted to see this comparison. Thank You. Beautiful cars, superb projects. The 5 cylinders power 💪💪💪

[@DKLuke1]

5pot !!!

[@safsafassd]

Love what you show on your channel, from state-of-the-art build Porsches to small hatches done by owners themselves. Never change mate.

[@rickysteele8832]

Now that was a proper OG battle, that ST build is savage and the owner seems so humble, he serving humble pie for days. Great content

[@Adam151082]

That ST is AMAZING!!!! 😍👌🏼

[@V1_JFN]

Algorithm is going to love this one, what a good matchup.

[@lyubomirgabrovski560]

Congratulations to Jamie and the lads.Sam is on another level.Insane build and made by himself. Mental...

[@AJBAdventures]

That ST is setup perfect with 4wd, what a monster, the way it flew past the rs and launched, would love a go in that

[@focusgreg4136]

The sounds that come out of these BEAST’s are unreal ♨️❤️‍🔥♨️❤️‍🔥♨️❤️‍🔥♨️❤️‍🔥🎬

[@joem8213]

The ST is an absolute weapon! Still my favourite car of all time on the channel! I had a standard ST 6 years ago, was a fantastic car and the 5 pot engine just sounds insane

[@rikstar.]

St is your favourite car of all time 😂

[@lefaseemane934]

That All-Wheel ST shoots off like crazy when in All-Wheel drive.... I know Sam will come back stronger 🔥👌🇿🇦

[@speedy0427]

I love both these cars, the boys did an amazing job on them but FML that ST checks out when launching in AWD

[@1998jarno]

The officially gassed whe where waiting for 🙌 Absolute monster ST 🙌🙌

[@hi2lenduffy837]

Spinning ain’t winning, the launch on that St is mad

[@A250MYG]

To be fair the rs is front wheel drive, newer rs is front wheel drive woulda maybe been a bit more interesting new rs vs older st awd conversion

[@hi2lenduffy837]

@@A250MYG new rs is awd not front lol

[@A250MYG]

@@hi2lenduffy837 i just said the new rs is awd (Just read what i put an i meant new rs is awd not front lol)

[@hi2lenduffy837]

@@A250MYG that later engine is not as good as the 5 pot

[@A250MYG]

@@hi2lenduffy837 yeah i know the new rs is 2.3 litre 4 cylinder an the old one is a 2.5litre 5 cylinder, just would be interesting to see 0 to 60mph considering new rs is lighter

[@Plain_sailing]

Cracking video! That ST is up there as one my favourite cars you've had on the channel, superb build.

[@tescr500]

Absolutely love watching the drag races. No matter who it's smiles for miles all day long. Keep em coming 👍👍👍👍👍👍👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@G9SBY]

By far one of my favourite OG Battles! Had a 530hp RS before my GTR and they are no joke, but they cry out for AWD. Reese's RS would be an animal if he went that route 😈

[@granada012000]

Being a Volvo fan I just love that 5 cylinder roar 🔥🔥🔥🔥 The difference with 4 wheel drive is insane 😳

[@mscustomlures]

The reason I have a V70R 🤙🏻

[@jeremiahdunleavey2286]

beem looking for an 850r for a while. not many preformance volvo fans

[@granada012000]

@@jeremiahdunleavey2286 there is if you know where to look

[@mw5461]

@@mscustomlures hope it's a p80 platform bro

[@mscustomlures]

@@mw5461 P2 mate

[@bradbullen2099]

Both sick whips 💯 Jamie, you’ve sent this channel to the stars bro 🔥🔥 banging content every time 👌🏻👊🏻

[@J44ELO]

This has to be one of my favourite OG battles, I’m a Ford fan but even for any non Ford fan I think you have to appreciate the insane build that the ST is with the AWD swap! Pure savage and I’d choose that car in that current form over many surprising cars 🔥🤯

[@joshlane6560]

Love the look of both but that ST proves how to manage your power, and the effects when its tuned perfectly, amazing, now need to see an AWD fiesta st take on someone like a Caterham, I'd love to see the ST up against that madness of the Ultima GTR!!😁

[@nicky8627]

Sam is a driver, fair play 💪👌

[@ameyyyyy.w]

I love this channel bro …. It’s only for proper petrolheads. Amazing job guys! You earned my sub ❤️

[@gooniac33]

The best car channel on all of youtube!! The awd launches were nutso!!! Awesome video!!!

[@game-unlimited749]

Fantastic video! 👌 and What a set of cars! Absolutely amazing! 🏎

[@gsmini1749]

That ST is absolutely insane!

[@edennard1]

Absolutely…damn

[@datdude5692]

Brilliant video Jamie, always surprising us with great content 👍

[@johneaton25]

Brilliantly presented video as per usual bro and those two Ford Fam Boys were epic 😎

[@s24noc]

Sam smashing it again mate, fair play to Reece with that reaction when sam came past with that second awd drag race. Both epic builds.

[@metaldetectingbc6838]

That ST just sounded so much better. You could hear the power come on much faster than the RS. Awesome 👍

[@jessievanderwoude7454]

I am not the only one that hear that the engine from the st sounds smoother than the rs good job

[@ljc666]

@@jessievanderwoude7454it’s the mapping on the rs that makes it sounds like that

[@krisandthearden5198]

@13.35 he was like yup I’m going awd to, awesome video 🙌🏽 and mad mad cars!! 😎

[@britishbatman8598]

Tbh I've never seen Jamie put out a video that wasn't entertaining,always top 5☆ stuff 4real 😎👍

[@gtjust8188]

That was sick! That ST is a missile 😲 but the sound of the RS though 😍

[@_PsychoFish_]

Same, the RS wins looks and sound but the 4WD launch from the ST is insane

[@adrianbunyard6015]

Great video. Personally I think 600bhp through the front wheels is pointless.... especially for a fast road car. It maybe the old git in me saying that but I just think there's no point having the power If you can't effectively use it. Either way....Jamie's vids are always good fun.

[@TheBb6prelude]

Big enough tires the car will eat and eat a lot on a hwy 80 mph roll. Insanely fast on a 3rd gear roll.

[@ahemgee9542]

Yes especially in the UK with tight roads and damp weather.

[@adrianbunyard6015]

@@ahemgee9542 I am in the UK too. Our roads are not great and the rain means having a powerful fwd car isn't always fun. I drove a mates Peugeot 106 GTi the other day with 120ish bhp and sure its not mega quick but I could use all the power and it was massive fun. Alot more fun than my 300bhp megane.

[@DuBstep115]

@@adrianbunyard6015 Imagine losing to a stock 240hp Audi A5 3.0TDI with 540hp Focus RS in 0-60 race.

[@DuBstep115]

@@gregspencer7287 300hp from N52? Nah

[@X17PHL]

That was fantastic! Respect to both guys for bringing their game 👍🏼

[@AstraBen22]

Reece, Sam - monster shout out to the pair of you boys. Absolute mad builds! In fwd that was SO tight. You should be exceptionally proud of those cars! Enjoyed this head to head so much. The ST in AWD mode is other world quick, I wouldn't want to put anything against that thing off the lights! The fact it's 1/100 sec off an R34 GTR with 100hp+ advantage over it in a 1/4 mile just goes to show what a package that car is.

[@izzieb]

Wonder if the RS owner is considering making his car AWD now? 😂

[@craig855s]

The ST is amazing. Just the right amount of power to not be a waste in FWD mode (or a much better TC system which doesnt make it seem wasted) and a real beast in AWD. the RS would infuriate me with the constant sound of the power being cut in everything up to 4th gear (and therefore north of 100MPH). I wonder if he's kicking himself watching this back and thinking he should go get his ECU/TC redone by Sam, and maybe throw some volvo AWD parts in there too.

[@GP30277]

Great video mate! Loving the production quality.

[@adiehorrocks902]

Really enjoyed that Jamie, well done to both drivers. 🚀🚀

[@JimmyMartinm3power]

That ST AWD is special 😎

[@locky2562]

The MK2 Rs's styling was on point, a very aggressive looking machine!

[@pinklozaur]

Sam is the MAN!!! Well done boys Ty Jamie for such content 🙏🏼

[@legione1capone]

Just found your channel. Love the content and leaderboards. That ST is wicked!

[@NickG24]

Some bloody cad that ST, massive respect to the owner. The RS is amazing too, wonder how tempted Reece is by 4WD?!

[@EP3bean]

Reece has said he doesn’t want 4wd if he did he would have bought an RS3 or sommet, his words

[@lukejenkins9341]

You know for a fact he's getting that rs all wheel drive now. 😂😂 This is probably one of the best races you done that st can move

[@XanderTube360]

That was one of the best vids to date 👌🏼

[@JusTpwn4LIV3]

Oi this was some great racing really loved this one! And the ST with 4 wheel drive is a beast 🔥

[@OutsideDuhBox]

As an ST owner myself, this was my favorite video thus far 😏

[@CarFocused]

Great battle - now we need a big power Mk3 RS against the ST!

[@chrisvfit]

7:21 that shift bro! Super quick and perfect!!

[@dinkyg103]

Not gunna lie every time I see the front wheel drive leaderboard it gets me gassed to see a mini still at the top, mine would take three days to do the 1/4 but still classicminigang👊🏻🔥content strong as usual!👊🏻💙

[@Researcher83]

2 proper cars, this is why I got an ST. Drink fuel but a good car really when modded correctly. Owned mine for 5 years running Dream science mod X with all required mods & an RS clutch n flywheel, goes well. 310bhp. Enough for me ✌🏼

[@motardbrah7768]

Just set up Mod XRS after the St being my daily car for the last 6-7 years... Bosch RS injectors, stage 3 cooler, Dreamscience cold air intake, 600nm single mass clutch, forged wastegate actuator, GFB diverter valve and 3 inch turbo back X force exhaust... very quiet system apart from the air intake, though pumping around 330hp haha

[@charleswrigley9488]

That was tight as nuns crutch that 1st race 😂🤣

[@lukehilton6919]

Two top blokes and cars! The lil grin when he goes past after the big gap at the start, epic

[@AlexanderPJM]

I love this ST!! What a build and what a sound guy!!

[@sajidqureshi2175]

Should add 30-70mph times that would be interesting..that would give a good indication of how fast the midrange of cars is

[@sugarsaint]

Bro to be honest the set up and tuning on that ST is just other worldly - the RS needs PS4's and a better map IMO

[@sajidqureshi2175]

@@sugarsaint yes true.. i just thought if that was added to the races it would be really interesting

[@Stringfellow-xo6do]

Mk2 ST was my first turbo car and I fell in love with boost and the 5 pot rumble. Got a RS3 now but will always have a soft spot for the ford 5 banger.

[@oliverburton6927]

Volvo 5 banger*

[@Motorhead225]

Best draggy vid to date. Loved this one 👍👍

[@SL9SH]

Sam built one of my dream cars, an awd ST what an awesome lad, I always knew that an awd ST would dominate even considered one on my mk2, but sadly the conversion is not very common and there’s not much info about it, will start bombing Sam on the DM’s lol this is my first time ever seeing one in action! Massive shoutout to Jamie for making two features of this amazing machine, one with the golf R which in my book only took the roll races because he jumped lol, and now proving that an expensive RS build is pretty much useless in the real world and only worthy of flaunting HP numbers, I would take the awd ST any day and enjoy every second of it, this only makes me want another mk2 and try this but I moved to the N54 bimmer world now

[@robertp.]

WHAT A GREAT RACE !!!!

[@GazD500]

Holy shit that AWD

[@tommo4428]

Holy sh1t, when that st went into beast mode the rs looked stationary. Great cars great vid 👍

[@davidweekes4374]

Totally smashed it again jamie, what a epic video

[@sampaddyprojectz]

Gonna put my money on the underdog ST for the win! Let’s goooooo!!! 💥

[@ElectroMusicLab]

Very nice video Bro. Let’s see ❤️‍🔥

[@BiohackerAlex]

The best channel 👍

[@naratouzumaki]

Bro your production has gotten really good dude keep it up

[@benfeacey860]

Superb Jamie one of the best yet 👍

[@gregwilldoitllc]

Has Reece done a seatbelt delete or am I missing something?

[@ArmchairCarcass]

You can tell that RS of Reece’s is built for more power when opened up and up in the revs it seems to flow more air and pull back on the ST. The set up on the ST at that horsepower though is super efficient kudos to Sam.

[@Foxy_ST170]

Love the ford content this was lit 🔥 👌 thanks OG great battle 👌

[@richforster5741]

Great video. That ST is a weapon in 4wd! Both awesome drivers too!! 💥

[@ahemgee9542]

Great performance from the ST in both AWD and fwd, but just shows how big HP fwd builds are ultimately pointless. Can't launch and can't corner... pretty useless.

[@samshek8637]

Was the RS slower ON high boost or did the 4wD ST turn into a monster 👿 😂😂??

[@Johanzzon89]

The RS need better mapping. U can hear the engine not working right. To much fuel or something

[@jamestrotter7852]

@@Johanzzon89 nah, AWD just makes that much of a difference. 500HP through front wheels is a no go. 2x the wheels putting power down = 2x the traction, instead of 250 per driven wheel its 125hp. Way more manageable.

[@kirstennielsen7218]

@@Johanzzon89 Nope it's the traction control that is cutting ignition, the engine works fine. But 614 hp? nah

[@Pablo-sr2zx]

Wow great content and that ST FOCUS is something very special

[@cmcm94]

My 5 cylinder receptors are going mad, top video Jamie!

[@09lee09]

That 2.5 engine sounds nice. Even the standard one I had many years ago sounded great!

[@mandarpradhan9]

Massive respect to both lads absolutely wicked cars 🔥🔥

[@lnby]

A great comparison and as stated it's not just about power. Fair play to them both, humble in victory and defeat.

[@mikej857]

Awesome 2 very well built cars and a credit to who built them You can hear reece's sycecs working overtime to try and get the power down and even with the headstart it couldn't manage it. Shows you can have as much power as you like but without traction it means nothing

[@xxskizzumxx]

Props to both drivers, they're both very skilled. Can't beat AWD especially on street tyres. Those 0-60s are fantastik

[@jcesparza7490]

Awesome races, just subscribed. Keep the content coming.

[@R19Robbin]

Gotta love the sound of these cars 🔥🔥

[@Tazzyb98]

reece is a beast!,local lad from me showing og battles what his made of 👌

[@TheTechGiantYouTube]

Both sound mint!

[@samuelbartle7136]

Great video Jamie fantastic comparisons you know what people want ai 👏 😉

[@richardstanislaus7052]

What can I say both cars are epic the speed of them is insane. But the st in 4x4 mode was crazy. Never seen anything like that, reminds me of a rally car. Jamie.. ur the man. Best video.

[@shepardman993]

Brilliant that ST is a monster totally killing it love it 👌👌 Awd and traction 🙌🙌