Ford Focus ST review @ 1000 miles

ZMan8 · 04-15-2013, 12:43 PM

s2000 is a better handler because it's a smaller car, that weighs i think 600 lbs less than the Z and has lower center of gravity. Of course it will handle better, just like a Miata handles better as well...basic physics. If the s2000 had v-6 in it and as much interior room as the Z I don't think it would be anywhere near as a good of handler as it is now.

Which brings me to my next point. the s2000, 370z, and ford focus st are meant to be fun cars in different ways:
S2000- light, nimble, great handling go cart feel, rwd, top down fun
370Z - speed/acceleration, with good handling, interior comfort, well balanced fun car.
ford focus - straight line speed, torque, interior comfort>performance, everyday fun car

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-15-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

s2000 is a better handler because it's a smaller car, that weighs i think 600 lbs less than the Z and has lower center of gravity. Of course it will handle better, just like a Miata handles better as well...basic physics. If the s2000 had v-6 in it and as much interior room as the Z I don't think it would be anywhere near as a good of handler as it is now.

Which brings me to my next point. the s2000, 370z, and ford focus st are meant to be fun cars in different ways:
S2000- light, nimble, great handling go cart feel, rwd, top down fun
370Z - speed/acceleration, with good handling, interior comfort, well balanced fun car.
ford focus - straight line speed, torque, interior comfort>performance, everyday fun car

And when people muddle different types of sports cars to make bias statements???? That equals...

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04-15-2013, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	s2000 is a better handler because it's a smaller car, that weighs i think 600 lbs less than the Z and has lower center of gravity. Of course it will handle better, just like a Miata handles better as well...basic physics. If the s2000 had v-6 in it and as much interior room as the Z I don't think it would be anywhere near as a good of handler as it is now. Which brings me to my next point. the s2000, 370z, and ford focus st are meant to be fun cars in different ways: S2000- light, nimble, great handling go cart feel, rwd, top down fun 370Z - speed/acceleration, with good handling, interior comfort, well balanced fun car. ford focus - straight line speed, torque, interior comfort>performance, everyday fun car UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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