Explain: Ford Escort Cosworth

[JayTee94]

Hi,

I was just thinking that there are some cars I do not get, or cars where I fail to see the hype. Then I remembered that Chris Harris also has those thoughts on certain cars aswell, so in a similar idea - I start this thread in the hope that people can explain why they are attracted to a certain car. While I have been thinking there are a few cars I do not get this may be the first installment or Volume1. First contender:

Ford Escort Cosworth.



It raises a few questions, or maybe reasons as to why they get the hype they do:

- Is it the WRC connection?
- Is it the mad styling (ie: spioler etc etc)?
- Is it just because you like Fords?

Those questions may not answer why you like it, so please comment below. I will now explain why I dislike it.

Reasons I Dislike

I will start with the base car, which is a humble Ford Escort - fair enough - but that is not an ideal start in my opinion as the wheelbase is too short for long distance motoring, and I am unsure on width it looks is maybe too wide to do a good blast down some back roads (I am happy to be proved wrong on that last point though). We then move to that spoiler, it just looks like an after-thought and a bit tacky. Moving to the interior, and more so on later models, it is a parts bin special with a steering wheel from a Mk4 Fiesta for example. I see a few nowadays that may have gotten into the wrong hands, and they place aftermarket headlights which again, look chavvy and not very nice at all. In terms of price, last time I checked they were around £15,000 for a decent one - at that price, I would much rather have an Audi RS2 or the lovely Lotus Carlton. Much better cars in my opinion.

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Note: I have not read any reviews, so I can take it on face value. I do hope I have not offended any owners in the process of writing this post - that was not the intention, but feel free to defend the Escort.

[JayTee94]

Oops. I did not know that, I thought it just had modified parts grafted onto an Escort.

Everyday is a school-day.

[JayTee94]

The Crack Fox said:

Here's one I don't get, the BMX X6, can anyone explain it's appeal ?

I thought that may make an showing sooner or later, but I will try and keep it on topic - if you want, start a thread about the X6 and I might reply but this thread is about a Ford. Thanks.

[JayTee94]

I am busy at the moment, but will do a lengthy post later. I think some make valid and good points.

[JayTee94]

iva cosworth said:

Having re-read the drivel sorry OP.

Where do you get that pearl of wisdom from ?

"Too short for long distance motoring"

It was fine when i drove from Misano to Calais almost non stop in 2010

Don't know how many miles that is.......look it up before your bedtime.

The only reason why I said that was just in relation against the rivals of the same bracket/age. I think the RS2, Lotus Carlton are better at that - it is not to say the EC would be bad, just not an ideal car (in my opinion) . I knew you would pick up on that point though, I thought you would supply pictures though.

Anyway, I probably go to bed after you.

Edited by JayTee94 on Wednesday 7th November 21:47

[JayTee94]

Oh dear, what have I started. How many locations have you been to Iva?!


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Thanks for the replies thus far, most posters have given me the EC a new light and I can now appreciate some qualities and I have learnt things in the process. In regards to the questions;

-- I did not want age to get into the discussion - I am only 17, but I cannot see where it has any relevance in this topic, granted I was not around for reviews and launch but that does not mean I do not appreciate older cars - I just never got the hype and asked for reasons why they appealed to you.

-- I have yet to drive one, and my opinion might change when I do but no one seems keen on giving an EC to a 17 for obvious reasons.

-- Thanks Baryonx - I did not know that it went into that much development.

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I am pleased I have started this thread, it has given me new insight into the car and I can see the reasons as to why people rate it so high. Thanks, any more comments welcome.

Note: I will leave tonight with a parting thought though, some posters are saying they need £x amount spending on them to get to a certain standard. Is that an indication that it has a weak area that people have now improved upon. I do not hear those stories regarding any RS2, Lotus Carltons or even 205GTi - owners of those automobiles never seem as though they need more.