Ken Block puts himself to the test. Which is faster, the Ford Escort Cosworth or the Ford Fiesta R5?

Ken Block puts himself to the test on Irish roads. Which is faster, the Ford Escort Cosworth or the Ford Fiesta R5?

Ken Block puts himself to the test. Which is faster, the Ford Escort Cosworth or the Ford Fiesta R5? Ken Block continues his World Tour, having fun with his Ford Escort Cosworth V2.0, which replaces the one that was burned out last year at one of the events held in North America.

The Cossie V2 arrived in Europe a few weeks ago, with the goal of being prepared by the company that built it for its first asphalt test. The participation in the Rally Donegal was not entirely successful for the American and for Alessandro Gelsomino, his co-driver. They were ninth in their class until the stage had to be stopped due to Manus Kelly’s accident.

The Ford Escort Mk2 of David Bogie caught Ken Block’s attention in a big way. A real gem that combines classic style with modern engineering. Naturally, Block set out to get it, even though he already owns one for his Gymkhanas.

Which is faster, the Ford Escort Cosworth or the Ford Fiesta R5?

Perhaps the most striking moment came before the Irish rally, during the tests organized by M-Sport, in which Ken Block himself was able to test the new Ford Fiesta R5 on the same route he would drive just a few minutes later with the Cossie V2.0.

Once again, it puts into perspective what a modern customer racing car priced at 211,000 euros is capable of, compared with a project that can undeniably move.

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Once again, it puts into perspective what a modern customer racing car costing around 211,000 euros is capable of, compared with a project that can undeniably move, possibly at an even higher figure due to its exclusivity.

The Ford Fiesta R5, with a top speed of 186 km/h and a chassis far more agile than that of the Ford Escort, and with solutions inherited from the World Rally Car, shows its muscle on the winding Irish stages.