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 😈

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[@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

[@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.

[@PinkFK2R]

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

[@lefaseemane934]

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

[@V1_JFN]

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

[@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!!😁

[@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

[@OutsideDuhBox]

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

[@Blackbullet_racing]

My man in the rs looking into awd conversion rite about now 😄

[@xxskizzumxx]

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

[@britishbatman8598]

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

[@shaunwafer6907]

Jesus Christ!! That 4wd st is mad credit to Sam for that build done by himself 👊🏻 This OG battle is best watched with headphones on full detonation 👍🏻

[@jamescarruthers7828]

Considering the ST is carrying a awd system aswell he did well in them first load of races hats off to you mate what a car

[@rabmc]

That white focus in 4wd mode is absolutely brutal! Rapid.

[@steveromeocars]

That was so epic. I think the reason the RS lost more often on the first rounds, is the syvecs torque control. You can definitely hear that the traction control is constantly cutting power, whereas the EMU on the ST is cutting less power...

[@dennisflonasal]

homeboy absolutely sunk into his seat @12:28 lmao both incredible cars tho

[@paulshark8370]

yes Jamie this one was a gooden the ST is a very good build best one iv watch in a while OG ALLDAY EVERYDAY

[@shahh225]

1 of the most fun racers I’ve seen in my life this was sick

[@X17PHL]

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

[@rob7656]

That st shifts! My RS runs shy of 400 and I struggle for grip so for me it was a full gone conclusion. Epic

[@Leeholtom2911]

Both epic cars but I’ve seen these RS’s with like 700bhp+ and they seem a bit pointless if you can’t get the power down!! That ST gets away so well though

[@plowee959]

I've never heard a car crackle while accelerating. Very sick cars

[@SydneyProjects]

That is the syvecs cutting spark to mitigate wheel spin. Nothing wrong with the car.

[@legione1capone]

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

[@naratouzumaki]

Bro your production has gotten really good dude keep it up

[@Andrew83S]

The ability to potentially embarrass Skylines with nearly double the horsepower AND sequential boxes… Hats off to Sam - an amazing job

[@quikshiftmedia470]

Absolutely mad! Love that ST I am a bit biased towards the st because I own one in white to save as Sam’s but with 4x4 and that engine what a monster that thing for manual car is so fast. Sounds like a 90’s rally car with the ignition cut and anti lag. Love that thing so much 😍 if I only I had the money love to take mine to that level.

[@adiehorrocks902]

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

[@aciid_0]

Love the video, two of my favourite car. RS was skimping a bit on tyre though especially at that level of power

[@DavidThompson-jy1kt]

Both cracking cars but sams st is an absolute weapon especially in 4wd , maybe reece could have a word with sam about converting the Rs to 4wd

[@quasarleon4645]

Last time I was this early .... I should have bought Bitcoin .

[@MrWonkawonka]

Nice!! Very close and almost evenly matched cars. The awd mode is a monsta.

[@shepardman993]

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

[@justyoureverydayguy6996]

This is why I want to 4 wheel drive my ST if I can.

[@paulfaure6210]

The time data is interesting. When the white ST is in 4-wheel drive, it gains 2s in the 0-60, and only 1s in the 1/4 miles. The ST’s 4WD offers more grip at low speed, but also more power loss because of the transmission at high speed. 4WD systems are better for Rally, with just low and medium speed.

[@mlguy8376]

I remember a line my mate said when he was racing a similar car and out did the other guy and was asked “ what was the difference under the hood? The driver”

[@johnwhite2143]

That st is insanely rapid in 4 wheel drive, just imagine how fast Reece's would be with 4 wheel drive an his max hp mode, all that hp needs 4 wheel drive or seriously lose traction an just spin up an waste the power 👍

[@Mattisttam]

That ST in AWD is insane!!!

[@matthiasborgdtadt8673]

Drag Race with negotiation Welcome to THIS VS THAT 😂 Very nice video and awesome cars. And again I think about building something like that

[@indomappings]

Wow! that AWD ST is INSANE! I wonder how that ST would compare to Affi's R34 GT-R 🤔

[@boost7983]

You British have much cooler RS/ST's than sold in the US. Both very nice looking rides, great race - would love to own either one!

[@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

[@hsandev8972]

Reece is getting that thing AWD at the moment fo sho :D

[@Mk4heavenHD]

The sound these two beasts make is beautiful!

[@datdude5692]

Brilliant video Jamie, always surprising us with great content 👍

[@Tobypleass]

Best one you've done yet 👊🏼👌🏼

[@mrsluigi9478]

The RS wheel hop is unreal lol

[@ScenicWanders]

Does come down to the driver at the end of the day and there ability to respond reflexively

[@teme5529]

Mine weighs under 1200kg stock. Also over 100 hp/litre stock. Naturally Aspirated.

[@caindaniels5672]

St is crazy fast but that rs sounds amazing 👏

[@hardcoretam]

This video perfectly illustrates why big power FWD's aren't a wise choice. So slow until you hit the end of 3rd gear and the power gets down properly. They sound so bad / broken with that traction control kicking in.

[@Silvamanoo]

Bro that ST OmG ⛽💸

[@hozza22]

ST is an animal what a video you have done love it get a gtr with the st when he gets the Clutch done well done both cars and I would take the st all day long awd grip is what you need 👍

[@Truckerboy809]

Mmm yh that ST is pretty lethal man, nothing to sneeze at

[@chriswilson2236]

Epic home build sir 👏👏 wow st for the win 🥇

[@dzontravolta3952]

Nice , the RS looks and sounds great , and why you didn't go for roll race on full boost ? I have the feeling i already saw this race before.

[@scottbeaumont8651]

The speed of that ST in 4wd mode looks insane!

[@joshm2405]

Its like m5 competition fast!

[@jamesbadham3872]

@@joshm2405 lol

[@weemt07biker74]

That ST is insane.

[@adamday9632]

That 5 pot sounds beautiful tho

[@MrSad112]

Mate… this had me sitting on the edge of the sofa!! 🤣 not long now before that Rs is 4WD

[@Ragnaraz690]

Both are sweet cars, the RS looks better but that ST is a monster.

[@palanthis]

What they didn't tell you is that both cars needed new transmissions after filming. lol!

[@flaviokart16]

The orange RS sounds like if it's constantly misfiring or over fulled.

[@willo219]

ST is a rocket!

[@Brad24v]

It looked like the ST was passing the RS in that final race too before the slave cylinder failed.

[@garethdavies8194]

That ST is insane i need to do that to mine 🤣

[@priyankareddy399]

Those st an rs are beast

[@rudey24-74]

That st is savage 🔥🔥😎

[@CBear2682]

Sounds like pop corn machines gone wild

[@Mr_lnb]

Both videos the RS started on the power 2-3 seconds before the other on rolling start

[@CITYTIGERSS]

the best battle ever !!! ST is extreme faaaaaaaaaaaaast

[@matthewruss]

so overall the rs wins as its still going, noticed the st jumped the start few time aswell ;)

[@FIFAKINGPIN]

Man in ST looks like Rob Stark

[@brojynks]

The red one sounds so much better than the white one.

[@brojynks]

The white one sounds like a box of rocks being shaken in a paint can

[@marcelhuesmann8741]

2 Winners Top Leistung.. 💐👌

[@BMWE-um4mr]

The way he nodding his head 😭😭😭

[@deanclark828]

Thar st in awd is mad!

[@kidchunguswrx2524]

Ol boiii took him out back n gave him the meat

[@tundaslug07]

The st just sounds epic

[@elmedinii.n]

After all i love the red one much more ❤

[@chrisr525]

I bet the RS guy's thinking - I need 4wd now.

[@robygadea3517]

It sounds like popcorn Factory 😂

[@jimmyd321]

Now that I have a maverick which is an AWD ST, I bet that would be some shit.

[@joeman840]

They should have tried rolling AWD vs full power

[@paul230373]

Brilliant vid 🎉🎉

[@J_S591]

Reece is now looking at 4wd swap costs 😂

[@Justyoutubeshortz]

Nice video! Fast cars and look fun to drive especially on backroads. But still wouldn't want to own one. They always remind me of kids sat in mcdonalds carparks with their 15 yr old girlfriends.

[@rhysdavies2191]

I want that sam to build my engine 😂

[@Rehbraun]

Next step build a 4 WD inside the RS

[@JimS2]

I have a RS with the AWD, it is amazing

[@AdamJones-ym9hm]

Both sound like they're about to blow up 😂

[@charlienicholaswxm4505]

A guy from Bd performance has a 700+focus st should put him against the rs on high boost

[@NuttyBusDriver]

That ST is brutal with and without AWD. Would like it to go up against a BMW 140i . Make it happen. 👍

[@P1Fanatic]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@izzieb]

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

[@sylwek3909]

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

[@DKLuke1]

5pot !!!