Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Ford UK was always an economy car maker. But every once a while, they would introduce fantastic cars that could beat costlier models, becoming instant classics. The Ford Escort was an active model, delivering an affordable performance. From the legendary RS 1600 Mk1 to the Escort RS Turbo of the mid-80’s, it was a competitive yet obtainable choice.
However, the best Escort RS was the 1992 to 1996 RS Cosworth model. Ford built it using Sierra RS Cosworth bits. Although this Escort was smaller, it featured an improved 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 227 HP. The exterior meant business with flared wheel arches, a hood with cooling vents and a massive and easily adjustable rear wing.
One of the main features was the rally proven all-wheel-drive system. This proved necessary since the car developed over 230 lb-ft of torque. The Escort RS Cosworth was fast with a 5.8 second 0 to 60 mph time, beating most sports cars of the day. Too bad it was somewhat expensive for a hot hatch, so Ford decided to make it a limited model.