20: Ford Escort RS Cosworth
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a car you wouldn’t think of when you think of performance cars of the ’80s and ’90s. But that’s because the Cosworth isn’t something you take to the race track; far from it, in fact. This is a rally car similar in design to the Subaru WRX. The Escort RS Cosworth dominated the rally circuit for a good deal of the ’90s.
The car performed admirably compared to its competition and its overall design was more than stylish. These cars are very rare, complete with the “whale tail” fin on the decklid of the car. Resale value on these cars has continued to rise dramatically. The unique stylistic choices of the car and the naturally aspirated engine made the Cosworth a stellar buy. If you’ve ever been interested in hot hatches, this is one to check out.