I had both, traded my STI away, kept the RS. Loved the steering and Rawness of the STI. I felt confident in handling the STI because it was very predictable. Hated not having low end torque when DD. Hated the rough ride during DD. The RS is fun, love having hatchback again. Love the seats. Love the infotainment system. It's unpredictable when in drift mode lol which is a plus and minus. The ride is a hairline better than the STI when dampeners aren't on sport. Love the low end torque. Both vehicles have that hit 4k and boost kicks in feeling. The RS just happens to have low end also. There are only about 37,000 (maybe less) RS's rolling around vs Lord knows STI's. Both are great cars though. Would love to see one of you get a type r 😳 and do this race. I think the R is an interesting vehicle.

@fulltorque4048

4 жыл бұрын

Joshua Wilford thanks man! I’m actually super interested in the Type R! I only know of a couple in our area but definitely want to setup a comparison.

@GetFamousORDIETRYING

4 жыл бұрын

Good info, only driven a modded wrx that was actually almost as quick as the stock rs .. you gotta insta or anything? I liked the Subaru it just felt so lightweight to the point it didn't feel sturdy almost if that makes sense but that's only a couple miles feedback. The RS is amazing driver I can only imagine if you'd spend 800 a tire for pilot sport cup 2 or if it's worth it lol

@fulltorque4048

4 жыл бұрын

@@GetFamousORDIETRYING Seriously! Breaking those tires loose is too fun to spend so much on new tires all the time haha. Yeah check us out on IG @fulltorqueofficial and @aaronfulltorque is the RS owner. Thanks!!

@Snacksu

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I was thinking of switching to an STI from the RS.

@jordanbriggs4685

3 жыл бұрын

@@Snacksu I did and it was the best thing I ever did. I modded both cars and the rs is just an absolute animal now. The sti modded cobb stage 2 was like my stock rs.

Sir when launching a STI you have to turnoff traction control , it’s pressing and hold the button for a few seconds until it show up on the dash in an orange looking color .

"A little more power" bro got gapped so bad it was a standstill

Love the RS!! Wish they still made them 😞

Mod the sti with a Grimspeed stage 1 ntake and a grimspeed stage 2, 3 port bst cntrolr, and downpipe plus a protune, u should hit between 300-350 WHP and loads more torque, don't go any more unless you're ready to rebuild the engine within the next 1-2 years time

What exhaust system and intake was on the focus rs? Thats the best sounding exhaust i have heard tbh

Love the grey RS😍

RS is the best super hatch so far. From a driving experience perspective.

@reeisessit

4 жыл бұрын

@@toxyboi lol wut. Don't get me wrong i like volester but cmon that's just fanboy trash talk there.

@z_trizzy2timesg630

3 жыл бұрын

@@toxyboi lool rs is still the best even when they stopped making them

@cohokid6936

3 жыл бұрын

@@toxyboi Please elaborate

@peterchristodoulou7481

3 жыл бұрын

@@toxyboi maybe one day you will wake up & realise you are wrong about the RS. By far best hot hatch of the decade.

@simonthiboutot6701

3 жыл бұрын

@@toxyboi suby are trash lol ford are the best that's it

The point of riding the clutch for a little bit does two things… It loads the suspension and during that time it gives the engine about a second and a half to build Boost at that point you can just release the clutch the rest of the way. If you launch a WRX the correct way you’ll be choking on your Adam’s apple. The only way you can dump a clutch on a WRX as you have to redline it but those engines have the tendency of breaking timing belts when you do that which will result in a complete engine re-build because those engines are interference engines, they are not non-interference.

Woah what a trip, I literally live so close to this! Brigham City represent.

Gros weight(sticker) is not the actual weight of the car.Curve weight is .

Why is it that in most of these videos the person driving the STI has the least experience? (2018 STI 30 mph, like the video, is prime take off in 2nd gear)

I would def like to see another video like this one. Maybe when the cars have the same mods. The 2nd race was super close all the others were blow outs so the question remains what happened in the other 2 races?

@TheIceMurder2

3 жыл бұрын

Guy can't drive obviously.

@stephendetky4653

3 жыл бұрын

STI’s don’t hit peak boost till 4,500, while the Focus rs does it at about 3,000. The sti owner started in 3rd on the first run, so he didn’t have much power. Aka, got gapped. Both cars are very fast. Ford didn’t lie about their numbers, but Subaru understates their numbers by a decent margin

That Focus RS is basically a RR evoque with the same 2.0 T engine. We smoke people in different cars all the time. The acceleration on them is insane!

Holy shot get a experienced driver on that STI.

@exoduskamper1705

3 жыл бұрын

Calm down it’s just an sti , dime a dozen

@chinchy111

3 жыл бұрын

The sti engine is 17 years old we already know how fast they are

@kirbyvoss5477

2 жыл бұрын

@@chinchy111 that and STIs aren’t meant for straight line racing, they’re rally cars more than anything

@chinchy111

2 жыл бұрын

True but 13.5 qarter mile is still pretty good

i was going to buy a sti but they felt kinda slow and bulky and i ended up buy a rs a month ago and best choice i made awd is amazing more control with it and it feels so much smoother and fast

@yahirmedina3735

3 жыл бұрын

My dream car is a RS

@skylerryan1884

3 жыл бұрын

@@yahirmedina3735 I got one 2 months ago no regrets

@dongertan3320

3 жыл бұрын

Are they still rinning. Thin lining block.

@skylerryan1884

3 жыл бұрын

@@dongertan3320 huh my car is still working fine

So the guy on the STI is his first time driving manual??

wonder what the resale value looks like between the 2 - in 5 years, which one is better?

@bubbajones7486

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. It will be interesting to see. The RS is kind of rare.

@fulltorque4048

4 жыл бұрын

So far it seems like relatively normal depreciation unless you have a low miles 2018 RS, since they fixed some issues with those and they're all "limited editions"

@jim6807

3 жыл бұрын

RS is holding it’s value very well.

So after the EVO died the RS was the STI new competition for a short period now its gone too so the Type R is the new competition?

@fulltorque4048

3 жыл бұрын

the exorcist yeah either that or the golf R... or even the veloster N. Both can get pretty rowdy with mods

STi's are nice cars...but not worth the cost over even a nicely modded Focus ST. I've pretty easily walked a few FBO and tuned STi's in my 2016 FBO E30 Focus ST getting onto the highway or even roll races. They are heavy..the hatchback WRX's are what made me love the hatch in the first place years ago..but the Focus just looks better, costs less, and can be faster for much less. Even if you do spend the dough to make an STi faster, its expensive and repairs arent cheap. The stock clutch on the Focus ST can handle far more than the stock turbo can put out..even 400fwhp ST's run the factory clutch without issues. Both of those are nice cars, its a complete matter of preference..nothing else. And..driver mod, obviously ^_^

@the_professor5838

4 жыл бұрын

Im sorry to disagree but I do. I have a FBO E30 ST, a FBO E30 RS, and a FBO E85 Flex Fuel STI. Out of all 3, the STI takes it day after day. Id say I'd agree that the ST is a great option to buy and mod in terms of its price but I also had a FBO WRX and I liked that more than the ST. To be completely honest, the AWD of a subaru is no joke (AWD in most cars is far superior than a rwd for digs anyways). In a dig the STI pulls far ahead of the RS even if the STI is on 91 and the RS is on E30.

@the_professor5838

4 жыл бұрын

Its also important to mention is for does something to their engines to make them pull like a mf top end XD. The ST will wheel spin even a little at 40 which I just don't see as acceptable but then it reels it back in once your on it. For price, the ST is probably the fastest little thing you can get with all the headroom you could want to modify.

Shit my clutch was on fir in my 95 dc2 with a b18c5 took trans off and the 6 puck was cracked to hell

STI with a Cobb Stage 2 tune, intake, and turboback exhaust will be about even if not a hair ahead of a stock RS. It’s best chance in this race was a dig with a high rpm perfectly slipped clutch launch. Also, RS stock intake and exhaust are already free flowing so adding flow hardware on the RS is moot maybe even detrimental without a tune.

@InfoumusMOBB

4 жыл бұрын

Phillip Lee in a dig the STi has even less of a chance.....the RS launch is brutal.....

@serioftorrez

4 жыл бұрын

Dude ill beat that sti with my generic tuned sonata

@skylerryan1884

3 жыл бұрын

@@InfoumusMOBB this is so true lol stock rs launch control is 5100 and they launch so hard I love mine

@invalidusername_5101

2 жыл бұрын

why would you add hardware and not tune it? rs is snacking on that sti all day

I have a 2017 black RS. I love it. It's very rare where I live. I get a little too much attention in it. . I have a 375hp tune and a scorpion catback exhaust. The exhaust sound is incredible. I get a lot of thumbs up for it. . As stock cars, the STI doesn't have the torque, no where near the torque of the RS. The hp to the wheels is close. . The Subaru does have the best AWD system, period.

@skylerryan1884

3 жыл бұрын

Subarus AWD is out dated the clutch AWD is more reliable get rid of all over steer and understeer and Subaru is talking about adopting the rs style AWD

Always wanted a Subi growing up. The performance + reliability is a no brainer in the end. Now everyone and their grandfathers owns a WRX. So I am happy to own an RS. No, not a Ken Block fan boy and yes, my head gasket blew. Still wouldn’t have it any other way.

@BL4CKSTEEL

2 жыл бұрын

Atleast you only have one head gasket 😂

Axhaust and intake but no power gains. While everyone else is gaining about 50-75 hp

Looks like Denver love the mountains

@fulltorque4048

3 жыл бұрын

Close! Utah!

The guy in the scooby keeps breaking ???

@Svt_Wyatt

3 жыл бұрын

He had his hazards on lmao

Yoooo... you read the wrong weight lol gvw is not the weight lol. Gvw is with full load.. Rs is 3400ish

@fulltorque4048

4 жыл бұрын

derrick perry oh boy 😂😂 well, I guess ya learn something new every day 😂🤫

@jvshenderson

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah came here to say this. From car and driver comparo, RS is 3459 and STI is 3456. So 3 lbs diff...

I've been driving shit box's since highschool to save $$, the RS is going to be the next whip for sure

@chinchy111

3 жыл бұрын

The ST is like half the price if your really on a budget

What's a Subari? 😂 Keep up the awesome videos guys!

@fulltorque4048

4 жыл бұрын

Colton Ault 😂😂😂

F O R D POWER

Can we normalize switching drivers during these races lol

STIs are a dime a dozen.... The RS is very rare & you’ll rarely see them.... It’s all subjective though, you’re either a Ford or Subaru person, it’s that simple.

@fulltorque4048

4 жыл бұрын

PokerRun388 very true!

@ehmzs

4 жыл бұрын

PokerRun388 Bro my brother has a sti but that car really suits him but, he’s struggling to pay it so he’s considering a rs

@skylerryan1884

3 жыл бұрын

@@ehmzs rs is way more expensive than a sti

@ehmzs

3 жыл бұрын

Skyler Ryan he keeped it

@kbdadriftking

3 жыл бұрын

I see an rs multiple times a week

lol my man STI's have launch control

Much such having turbo lag in that sti 😹

They are not a racing but a rally car.

Ford escsport AWD to see to video vs another SUV

change drivers in each car.. Manuals all on the driver your not racing autos

All I learned in this video was that the STi driver doesn't know how to drive a Stick

You doubt me bring it on Sobeys have nothing

Not being able to launch the sti is unacceptable.

Hahaha he doesn’t know how to launch the sti😂 sorry bro😂

RS

Sure that’s how you race poor sti needs a driver mod

RS all the way

RS is your best

Subaru driver had the most excuses

Better driver won.

Let's put the old guy that can't shift in the STI

I think a Subaru cosworth would seriously give the RS a run for its money

All those subie fanboys throwing every card on the table to make it seem like the sti is faster. It's not, get over it :)

Seriously this guy does not know how to launch the STI? Beginners Level: Get to a flat surface Engage clutch Go to first gear Bring RPM to 3500 and hold Dump clutch WOT Shift gear *Advance level* : If you're on incline or a decline Lightly engage e-brake Engage clutch Go to first gear Bring RPM to 3500 and hold Dump clutch WOT Shift gear Experience: Owned a 2005 WRX STI till 2012

how about you learn to actually drive a manual and let someone else drive the STI while you sit back and take some notes

U need real drivers skilled shifter drivers to do this test not one that knows a lil something and the other. That just makes excuses geez ya don’t deserve sti . .

I've owned both. RS is superior in every way except possibly interior but that is subjective.

Focus took the wrx the gaplebees

Rs is better in every way

I would still take the STI.

@xP1Joex

4 жыл бұрын

That's something a fanboy would say. In face of facts, double down!

@jasojeep

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Lambert fanboy or not I just feel Subaru makes an all around better car than Ford.

@kimboslicefan78

4 жыл бұрын

you're better with a WRX the FA motor is a really well built one. the ej motors are super outdated and always have issues. my buddy is a subaru nut and had 3 STis 2 wrx, and his 2018 wrx is def his fave and most reliable car at 650whp. i personally like the RS

@seanflynn8467

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Lambert a Subaru cosworth would smoke a RS

@subie-ja8083

3 жыл бұрын

@@kimboslicefan78 does he have an IG to fallow the build?

Horrible drivers, horrible test...

Subarus has too many problems tbh lol

I’d still take the STI over the Ford......all day any day

Suby always have excuse even before they started he had clutch excuse comon I have own a sbmuby and ford and ford are way aheaded and they last way longer suby blows breaks or lose power before 200k ford goes 300 no problem ...suby are trash and all you get is problems get a ford a enjoy the power with no problem everyone that say suby last or are better never owned a ford