The first official NV Test is with the 1993 Tour de Corse winning Ford Escort RS Cosworth (not really the actual rally car). In Forza Motorsport 4, as stock it is rated as an C371, with 224 hp and 224 ft-lbs of torque, reaching all four wheels. Weighing in at 2,811 lbs, the 1992 Escort can hold its own against similarly classed cars from that time, like the GMC Typhoon and the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. Taking it out for a spin on the Top Gear track, I noted a few things. One is that it does not like turning into a corner, and that is something that needs to be remedied with better tires and suspension bits. Another is that it runs a bit less smoothly than I had expected it to. That's something surprising for this car. I'm honestly a small bit disappointed.
Overall-
Performance- 5.5/10. It ran a little less smoothly and I did crash it into a barrier during the trip. I hope these problems can be remedied.
Style- 7/10. The style is classic, whether the biplane wing was needed, is another question altogether.
Total- 12.5/20 (D)- It needs a bit of work to be perfect, and hopefully the tuning setup is what it needs.
The Forza C-Class 425 Tune.
I picked up this gem from the auction house (or maybe it was my original choice, I don't actually remember.) But that is not the point, is it. The point is to see if a small PI increase (371 to 425), as well as a small hp and torque increase (each 13 to the plus), and a small weight decrease (to 2,728 lbs) will bring a slightly better feel to the car. After a lap on the Top Gear track, there's one thing for sure. That wing hurts the car.
Overall-
Performance- 7/10. With the wing being removed, I felt that the car ran a lot smoother and even with the shaky blips and somewhat wiggly back end, it did nicely.
Style- 8/10. The wing is removed on the car, and I think for the car itself, it looks a little bit nicer... a little neater, you could say.
Total- 15/20 (C)- It's not perfect, but it's on its way.
NV Tuning Rally Escort RS Cosworth 600
The NV Tuning Rally Escort RS Cosworth 600 comes standard as A600 (hence the addition to the name), with 376 hp, and 313 ft-lbs of torque, delivered through all 4 wheels. It weighs 2,608 lbs and gets that power through a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine. The details of the tune are not to be revealed. I took it to the Top Gear test track, and let it loose. After one lap on it, I felt confident that the tune can do more on other tracks if need be.
Overall-
Performance- 8/10- It's still in the process of being perfect, and even with the wing in place, there is a bit of a shake in the rear. Otherwise, all in all a good handling car.
Style- 8.5/10- I know I'm going to have to explain myself as to why it gets a 7 as a C, and an 8.5 as an A, but the reason is the fact that the style fits more with the faster speed and the rally idea in mind.
Total- 16.5/20 (B)- As a Ford Escort RS Cosworth, the NV Tuning Rally Escort does pretty well. It has a few glitches and gaffes that need worked out, but all in all, it isn't too bad of a car. I still wish that wing didn't look like you could put a buffet on it though.
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