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Focus RS drive

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I was lucky enough to drive the new RS today along with a 350 Shelby and I have to say both are absolute beasts. The focus for the money is fantastic although still cheap and cheerful inside it drives like a rocket ship. Great brakes and steering and wow acceleration it's going to be my next car I think. Time to start saving my pennies
 


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And your thoughts on the Shelby? If the RS felt fast, the Shelby should have felt even better!!
 


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After driving both and the price difference I'm leaning towards the focus at half the money. The biggest difference was not the speed which was noticeable but not miles apart either but the braking on the stang was incredible.
 


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How does the RS compare to the FiST? Mostly interested in the differences in handling. I just love of the FiST handles. I thought it was better than the FoST I test drove. Do you notice the larger size of the RS compared to the FiST?
 


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You can feel the size difference but it's doesn't feel massive or heavy, handling was superb with excellent turn in. I thought the steering was a tad softer in the RS for want of a better word. It wasn't quite as twitchy as the fist but more direct than a fost. The Ford dude said at the stop light it was so close to a 5.0 track pack the driver would take it and I have no dought. I liked it so much I said if your still selling them next summer I'll be back with cash in hand
 




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