Vs Top Gear: Ford Focus RS vs. Renault Megane Renaultsport R26.R

[CarGuy]

Layout Front Engine, FWD
Differential Standard Limited Slip
Transmission Getrag Dual-clutch Sequential Manual
Horsepower 296 hp
Torque 325 lb-ft
Engine Type Turbocharged 4 cylinder inline
Displacement 2.5 Liters
Curb Weight: 1400 kg
Top Speed 163 mph
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 5.9 sec
Price: £ 25,000

Layout Front Engine, FWD
Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Differential Standard Limited Slip
Engine Type 4 cylinders in line
Displacement 2.0 Liters
Horsepower 227 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 230 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Curb Weight 1230 kg
Top Speed 147 mph
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 6.0 sec
Base Price: £22,990

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[ateekt]

Renault for me, a nice & cheap track-car! Focus is expensive, looks over-done & does nothing to me!

 

[NarutoRamen]

The Focus RS for me please. The Renault is ugly as F_ck.

 

[martinbo]

As an only car that had to be used on a daily basis: obviously the Ford.

As a trackday car to supplement other machinery in the garage: the R26.R without question.

Anyone here see Chris Harris' Silverstone test of the two? If I recall correctly the Renault was almost 2 secs faster given its light weight and track honed manners.