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Originally Posted by lunchbox
They are using a 6spd manual in the ST. Makes it a bit more fun imo.
I just want them both to come out so I can drive it. That should make the decision.
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Which I am surprised at. I thought they would put their fancy, smancy 6spd dual clutch gearbox.
I was hoping for the downsizing that Ford was pushing but they backtracked. Now everything is moar HP. Ford, I am disappoint.
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Originally Posted by Caliban
comparing apples to oranges.. totally different platform/layout. I will take the RWD car over FWD any day.
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In this class FWD and RWD are close enough in many ways to be competitive. The new Focus ST is at least a competent rival, quite a bit more practical too.
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Originally Posted by pastuch
The Focus ST looks really nice, I'm certainly impressed by it but I would have a tough time buying one over a Mustang V6 Base. With very little money you can make the stang awesome, the obvious disadvantage being how common they are. I agree with the above posters, if you love RWD then buying a nose heavy car like the Focus is a tough pill to swallow. I did it with a Tiburon and I sold it quickly.
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On a FWD car, 60:40 is a good weight balance. I wouldn't hesitate to take the much lighter Focus over a Mustang. RWD or not the Mustang is a heavy car with completely different dynamics. I want something about 6 inches shorter in height and RWD though. Pretty much a hybrid between the two with a decent 4 cylinder engine, something that will never happen from Ford US.
Hopefully, that clarifies why I believe the Focus is a rival.