We take a look at how the Escort rs Cosworth varies from the 3dr Sierra.

We take a look at the differences between the escort rs cosworth and the original Sierra Cosworth. How things evolved and how ford packaged the sierra into the escort. Once again thanks for your support and please drop us a comment!!

[@st939]

Lots of people say the Escort Cosworth doesn't drive as well as the other Cosworths but the reason is actually given in the video. You can't get the tail out, it doesn't go all over the place. It's made for efficiency and seconds gained on the road/track. The Escort is able to put the power down in the most efficient and controlled way. Not fun but quick as a bat flying out of hell. Mine has Proflex suspension, poly bushed all over and 18" wheels with a close ratio 5 speed dogleg gearbox (maxes out at 200Km/h). There is NO modern car that is able to keep up with it up a mountain road. Oh and it's a one owner car, I bought it new in 1994 😁

[@brian3174]

im 2nd owner of 92 mallard green press car bought in 99 at7yrs old with very low miles during recession and bad winter money had fell on cars sold mk1 mex and mk2 rs2000 bought escort Cosworth for 15k now nearly 6 figure car

[@COLEYDTT]

A standard fiesta st will 😂

[@st939]

@@COLEYDTT Sure, sure, it will beat the 1200Kg, 360bhp, 450Nm short ratio Cosworth up a mountain road (in your dreams) 🤣

[@1978JonBullock]

My dad had an 1989 Ford sierra 2.8i 4×4 when i was a kid which swayes me towards the 3 door Cosworth. Both are beautiful cars i think its an age thing.

[@SA-zoom1]

Didn't the engineers put 4x4 saff guts into a stretched mk4 escort. When they presented it to the top brass, they thought it was a bit of laugh but no way a production car.... until they were taken for a blast in it. After that, they realised its smaller size could make it an ideal rally car, hence giving the green light to the escort cosworth.

[@brian3174]

@@jamesoconnor3017 MK5 A ESCORT COSWORTH HADD STRETCH AT KHARMANN NOT SHORTENED ADDED LENGTH

[@1978JonBullock]

That is true and if you look online there are photos from Ford's SVO department.

[@ChoppyChof]

@@brian3174agreed, I think the way to easily tell the difference between a real and fake Cossie is the length of the rear boot lid? The Cossie being longer than a standard escort.

[@lornecunningham326]

Always been a big Escort Cosworth fan. Almost had one years ago when they were affordable. Come on Euro Millions 🤞

[@Scania370]

Love the vid, I could listen to Pauls stories all day long.

[@flamintasty]

What a fantastic video, the time flew by. Paul’s knowledge is second to none. He’s the Rainman of the Cosworth world 😂 In an ideal world I’d have a 3 door, an RS500, a Sapphire, a Sapphire 4x4, a Motorsport Escort, an Escort small turbo, and an Escort big turbo. All modified to around 500hp, with a sequential transmission, big brakes, better suspension, and a roll cage. Just to upset the purists 😂 Restomod was the word you were looking for.

[@markroberts35]

could listen to you lads for a very long time keep it going

[@darrenstevens3798]

Great vid guys, bloke that owns the Escort is a lucky b’stard, stunning 👌🏻love the Kelly Brook calendar, I’m a bit of an expert, studied them closely over the years 😂

[@scottmoffat8378]

I had a 2wd saff cosworth and I got it and it rained on the way home I spun round twice coming out the McDonald’s and hit boost and its away lol. Got some 235 Goodyear eagle f1s on it fast haha. Crazy stuff though I am still here

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Paul and Steve, brilliant informative video guy's, some I knew but as usual with your fantastic knowledge learnt something new. Didn't the Escort Cozzie just look the business, you would never believe it was a cut n' shut under the skin eh. Please keep these video's coming, such good viewing. Alex.

[@madpatt]

Yet again another quallity video lads.

[@jk6171]

Interesting the subtle changes from the big turbo escort to the small turbo..think that came at a time when the escort went from a mk5 to a mk6 with smaller mirrors etc

[@the3doorking293]

AWESOME STUFF....ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS TO DATE. 👍👍👌WELL DONE BOYS, PAUL NEEDS TO TELL HIS STORY OF HOW HE GOT INTO THESE CARS. HOPEFULLY HE'LL MENTION HIS '3 DOOR REPLICA" HE BUILT, ETC ETC.

[@eugenevanniekerk5856]

Thax Paul & Steve for educating,this is truly one of my favorite(channels)to watch as the content is always relevant,educational and inspirational.and yes my blood runs true blue as did my father's and most members of my family.Thax for keeping them alive as I do feel the generations to follow needs to see them and know about them.

[@benmayne7910]

really cool and intresting content been watching the work done , via Adams channel. i expect if you continue , your channel will become just as popular down side being the time it takes to make and edit videos plus run the buisness

[@dmdays2390]

Thank you, Paul, for bringing my imagination for Fast Ford magazine to life 😊

[@ra52]

Nice video as always I never realised they literally did graft the 2 cars together. Would love to buy a escort shell now from you for 3.5k those were the days. Keep up the good work lads

[@wombatsyoutube]

Another interesting video. The way Paul speaks about these cars is the reason we watch. 👍 On a side note, where is Steve originally from? Sounds like it can't be far away from us, Wigan.

[@paullinfoot6017]

He is a Cod head , lol

[@PFW1974]

Thanks guys another very informative video

[@colinhendry3]

Another awesome video guys. You guys without doubt know your stuff. Great watch 👍

[@brian3174]

round corners over 90mph in escort feels like your on rails id 3dr sierra and sapphire Cosworth's at 90mph same corners cars back would step out and maybe lose it as max i got was 80mph but escort is best Cosworth of all has tail 3 doors the engine large turbo models best handling is amazing drivability amazing no lag like my 3dr sierra in all every rs from ford was good till escort rs Cosworth as was last real ground breaker mk1 focus rs should've been 4x4 turbo 16v and better but nope last real rs was escort focus rs fwd jokes or 4x4 5 door thats ugly as hell should be 3 door too big too all rs models mk1-5 real rs models now its a badge

[@ravey1981]

its a stunning car that. looks ace on the bigger wheel

[@danielmoore2475]

Great informative video, these were the thing of dreams when I was a kid in the 90's 😃

[@johnrowell942]

Great video and nice to learn from you guys. Take care

[@sidbobby3233]

Truely love the escort cosworth & its a iconic car, but i got to say i love my saphys 2wds & id have a escort cosworth over the 3dr. Thanks lads top video & showing is the difference between the 2. 😎😎👊👊👍👍👌👌✌✌

[@MrWesternDuke]

Really interesting series of videos - keep them coming!😎

[@MrJdr76]

Great video and knowledge as always lads. Thank you. I wonder if Ford ever considered an Orion RS Cosworth? Akin to the Sierra and then the Sierra Sapphire. A hatch back Escort and a saloon Orion? Cheers lads.

[@jackgtir1]

love the content guy !

[@MedievalRichard]

Great video and most informative. Love the videos like this, cheers lads!

[@glynroberts4006]

Really enjoyed this one 👌

[@seanhammond4527]

Great video again 😊we need a low down on your car history lads bet you had some cars between you 😊

[@daz4643]

The cat on the three door 🐈‍⬛🐈😹 made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@woodwelder]

Would like to see the Kiwi car on your show ….!

[@leehaslam7231]

Great video gents

[@neilobusk]

always thought the shells and running gear for these escorts were based on the XR4X4..? because of the torque split like 30 front 70 rear... or is that what the saph cosworth 4x4 was based on... thought those were 50 50 split... confused com here... paul do have a couple of hours to help explain.. great vid lads N x

[@brian3174]

based on but not same I've had cpl xr4x4s and Cosworth sierras owned escort cos 24yrs now 2nd owner under 70k lux big turbo in mallard earl green that n performane blue or imperial blue niscest colours greens low volume under 100 in rhd it was registered from ford as K ...cos as registration every option and 3 folders info from day one ford used its 1st 2 years before sold to public hooligan mobiles and best not full electronics cant fix self last real Rallye sport ford made as badge now as focus mk1 rs 4x4 turbo 16v not fwd shopping trolley wasn't an rs

[@robertlloyd7493]

Great item lads 👍

[@theant9821]

I had a mk1 focus rs, incredible car, felt and looked special. But to me rs means Rallye Sport. If it isn't a homologation special its not an RS. I loved group a best, for touring cars and rallying. It was the perfect formula. I always liked Mitsubishi for opposing the decision to WRC spec cars. Mitsubishi said they were in it to promote what their cars. Not just promote cars that looked similar to their cars. Hence why the last car to be Homologated for Group a was the Mitsubishi Evo VII. Like Audi in group b, they refused to build a rally car that wasn't a road car they could be proud of. Like super touring, WRC spec cars killed the homologation specials, in my opinion they killed everything touring cars and wrc stood for. Watch the popularity of wrc plummet when you could nolonger buy on Monday. People would have loved a turbo 4wd Citroën xsara and would have loved the rally car for that reason. But the Xsara wrc was completely pointless in my book. Despite its success on the stages.

[@brian3174]

FORD USA DONT KNOW WHAR A REAL RS IS REMEMBER BASTARDISATION FOCUS MK2RS500 NEVER RALLIED RACED AND ALL SOLD BEFORE PUBLIC COULD BUY RS 500 LOOKED LIKE A VAN WI STUPID BLACK WINDOWS TOTAL BALLSUPP

[@stevenbutler2030]

What a great video guys 💯💯💯👍 38:43

[@comfycomfy765]

Love your videos, from true experts

[@GarethL2008]

The cat needs to be every video.

[@paullinfoot6017]

She wants to be famous , lol

[@ektrolleyboy]

“Slod”. New word of the day. 😂

[@lemmykilmister450]

That cat is a boss 😂

[@paullinfoot6017]

Lottery winner i call her , lol

[@bnew275]

Great video Paul keep them coming 👍🏼u still going to the nec show ???

[@paullinfoot6017]

Yes we will be at the NEC with some interesting cars as usual

[@Invisibleman7]

Iconic Auctions have an Escort Cosworth with 402 miles on it

[@Nathanmorganmk1escort]

O my good i walk away years ago bk because I thought it was two cars all because the inner wings. If only Paul was on KZbin 20yeas ago 👍🏻👍🏻

[@paullinfoot6017]

If only , i may have been famous by now ,, lol

[@Nathanmorganmk1escort]

@@paullinfoot6017 I think you’re famous enough of all them cars around you. I sold my 3rd rot box about 15 years ago and an original shell, reg number D911RR0 white one

[@keyo525]

Never knew that Karmann built them - same builder as my old corrado VR6, Unfortunately they are no longer here- also build several porsche models.

[@NJW1967]

Hi Paul, Always wondered was the RS 2000 mk5/6 escort same as the Cosworth shell ? Apart from arches ?

[@ra52]

Nope totally different floor pan even the 4x4 rs2000 was front wheel drive with a mondeo 4x4 system strapped on it lol

[@NJW1967]

@@stevenorris4121 it was the 4x4 I was referring to thanks for that buddy 👍🏻

[@grahamfrench7003]

Guys,I am sure it was a Kuga rear subframe and diff that was used to convert to 4x 4 and not a Puma set up as advised.

[@paullinfoot6017]

As we said , we think , so you know more than us , every day is a learning day as they say , thanks for the info

[@neilneilorangepeel]

Are the alloys a reproduction set? They look bigger than standard.

[@robertbairt9094]

Are the frt knuckles different between RS cos and RS Sierra as it uses short struts, so how many mm/inches? Trying to figure frt spring length to match 10" rears on US 87 XR4ti💙👍

[@chrisblay]

I never realised the Escort Cosworth was based upon the Sierra. Makes sense I suppose.

[@Slim885]

This is awesome Paul!!!😊

[@lukejenkins9341]

Restomod is the word mate were old cars gets all new parts

[@Hamstill]

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[@MalcolmPowder]

Does anyone know what software they used to create the intro? 😂😂😂

[@paullinfoot6017]

@@stevenorris4121 your bang on there , lol

[@Bugger-Me]

Only here for the metros

[@beargraham5245]

🐻😍🤩🥰

[@danwedderburn5550]

The saying "never work with children or animals" springs to mind.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Kids defo , lol

[@justbreakingballs]

It's basically a legal cut n shut