Just wondering if anyone has owned both cars and how they compare to drive / own ?

I've a K plate Cosworth and a Volvo V70 T5 and I like driving them both for different reasons. I'd be interested to hear peoples opinions as I am considering a Focus ST.

Cheers

Steve

 

i had a small turbo escort and i have a st3 now
i think the st handle's better than the cossy,for me it does

 

I don't think the Focus engine is very tuneable if its anything like the Volvo's. 300 bhp seems to be the limit before major modifications are needed.

Saying that it looks pretty quick on paper to start with so I don't imagine you'd ned more than 300 bhp.

I think the Focus ST looks very good though. Think I'll have to organise a test drive.

 

I had an Escort Coss, now got an ST. Certainly not as much road presence and i'd say the Coss handled better as well (not by much though). Can't comment on power as the escort was modded.
The focus puts it's power down nicely and is alot better to drive but i'd still prefer my Coss back, needed a new (reliable) car though. Book a test drive, i doubt you'll be dissapointed

 

The T5 I have is a very nice drive but definetly isn't as enjoyable as the Cosworth. The Volvo is too smooth and I think this takes some of the fun out of it.
Thanks for you replies. I'll book a test drive for August I think and I'll let you know what I think.

Cheers

Steve

 

Do u go on VolvoPerformance Club forum ?

 

I used to go on some Volvo performance site about 2 years ago but just stick to the Volvo owners club now. You ?

 

Well i don't go on as much as i used too - i had an ex cop S70, V70 then a private S60 T5 but just got my Cossy now and a cheap runner.

 

Hi there - in Performance Ford next month, there will be a 450bhp Focus ST still with the Volvo 5-pot engine, more info when the mag comes out. In about a month.

 

i have st3 and t25 they are quite different i enjoy driving both but.....
when i get out of my escos you have that silly grin that you dont with the st