Well between this video and the Hamilton downs one, that's 30 odd mins of highly entertaining in car footage. That little Esky sounds awesome. Nice work.
what a race!!! this was an amazing fight between the best cars they built!! I own also a Capri mk1 and owned a e30 and e36. great race! The Capri driver was driving at the maximum limit. I know, the escort could be faster, but it was awesome! great driving skills from the ford mens :D
@@bespincustompropsbombarta8300 But the capri would of not pulled away on straights.. this is why we love motorsport .. gain in one place , lose in another
@@PROTEK123 no that's not correct, the duck tail design was created to also improve aerodynamics at high speed and make it more stable while reducing drag at high speed, the cars drag coefficient was much improved, it also had the benefit of disturbing the air of any cars following. This is why the also design one for the mk2 escort. Faster corners make faster laps but there's a fine line between the right amount and too much down force. And having owned 4 capri v6 and one v8, the ones with spoilers fitted at high speed were far more stable and top speeds were the same.
What a great race, the Escort sounded great at high revs, l had a 1972 Escort Mexico with a blueprinted engine, Peco exhaust and K&N filter and l thought that sounded good but not this good!
As soon as i saw Escort VS Capri i knew it was over for the Escort . Good driving by the Escort . the Capri driver was getting sloppy . Yep having grown up on 70S and 80s Ford that was a great video
Great drive Gary; you were just outgunned in the straights by shear horsepower and crowded out in the corners. I used to run a 1974 Cologne Mercury Capri 2.8L bi-turbo that would get up to 185 mph in a straight without breathing hard -- just a total beast!. It handled much better in the corners than the one shown here though (it looks like Roger's got some horrible roll and sway going on and it was all he could do to hold her on the track). Under power, mine would sink down to the ground like a slot-racer and just hug the tarmac.
I grew up with an escort van. Put a 1600 in it with a cam better than a then Fortuna gt Fortuna,extractors ,a Lynx manifold and a 40 mm sidedraught dellorto.it was a sleeper, yet was always aware of belt driven assembly's,does it get better than that?
That cologne is probably the quickest car in a straight line on the track but doesn't have the handling of the BMW that has almost the same power. Love the sound of the scort though would take that any day over the others if only i could choose lol.
looked as though you got stuck badly behind Roger on the last corner and lost your momentum to be able to hold out the bemmer! Brilliant crisp note coming from those revs!great race.
Currently building a 1/32 scale reproduction of that Escort for slotracing purposes. Awesome car to recreate. Just the looks alone. Sadly we can't have that manic soundtrack aswell when racing...
Superior handling, but with a power deficiency. Looks like the Capri used up all it's tyres. Seems odd that he doesn't blip the throttle on the down changes. Looked like it had good turn in, he had a good line coming on to the straight. Very entertaining.
ADRIAN If he is using a Ford trans (not a special race trans), there is no need. There probably aren't any synchros but bevelled gears or whatever. Certainly isn't the eco version LOL
Yeah I think it is. Always mean to contact this guy. I sort of did through someone else years ago when I sold my F5000 that ended up in NZ. Health problems intervened. I have one of these in Australia. Had it for nearly 40 years. How would I contact him ? Forgot his name even. I thought mine was a Weslake 3 litre V6 but now I think it is a 2.6 He knew of me too but I've lost touch everywhere. Any clues ?
Gazza you should have given that hillybilly the LA shuffle and won the race, ya know that capri was fast down the straightaways but slowed u up in the turns. Show him some nascar rubbing racing billy bob lol Respect to the Texan!
Escort handled better and the Escort Driver was better as well.The capri probably had 80+ BHP more than the Escort give the Essy the same BHP change the diff for a bit more flat out and watch what happens then!
You got em in the corners, just a bit more boost so they don’t walk you in the straights, or a lil better gearing and you got em. What a lil screamer! Great patients behind the wheel
MarchuxProductions I think it's the difference between mcpherson and dual control-arm captured spring. The mcpherson is good at cornering but at high speeds it needs modifications. The standard double arms is just much more stable through a larger speed band.
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Seen this so many times,don't come to watch anymore,just to listen.
That's one angry esky, excellently piloted and a pleasure to watch.
Beautiful race, good driver!! From start to the end improving every lap.Good job
What a fantastic video! I'm off to watch whatever else you've uploaded.
What a joy to watch this video!
I couldn't stop myself from giggling, what a fun race
Well between this video and the Hamilton downs one, that's 30 odd mins of highly entertaining in car footage. That little Esky sounds awesome. Nice work.
what a race!!! this was an amazing fight between the best cars they built!! I own also a Capri mk1 and owned a e30 and e36. great race! The Capri driver was driving at the maximum limit. I know, the escort could be faster, but it was awesome! great driving skills from the ford mens :D
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Capri should of had it's duck tail, would of been way faster through the corners, that's the only reason the escort got close.
@@bespincustompropsbombarta8300 But the capri would of not pulled away on straights.. this is why we love motorsport .. gain in one place , lose in another
@@PROTEK123 no that's not correct, the duck tail design was created to also improve aerodynamics at high speed and make it more stable while reducing drag at high speed, the cars drag coefficient was much improved, it also had the benefit of disturbing the air of any cars following.
This is why the also design one for the mk2 escort.
Faster corners make faster laps but there's a fine line between the right amount and too much down force.
And having owned 4 capri v6 and one v8, the ones with spoilers fitted at high speed were far more stable and top speeds were the same.
@@bespincustompropsbombarta8300 ok thanks for info
Excellent an outstanding, thanks!
Great cars, great video , great driving ...thanks for posting.
gutes Rennen und einen super Sound
as every one a little more power to get close enough to get him under brakes. Awesome footage! I think some of the best on youtube!
What a great race, the Escort sounded great at high revs, l had a 1972 Escort Mexico with a blueprinted engine, Peco exhaust and K&N filter and l thought that sounded good but not this good!
Great bit of fair but hard racing. Well done buddy.
thats perfect racing how it should be!!!
I like your early full throttle mid corner.
dude that capri is fasst
That escort as well... maybe faster, but less downforce
The engine screams with pleasure
Yes both Drivers drove well, but Capri was in the way of the Escort...
As soon as i saw Escort VS Capri i knew it was over for the Escort . Good driving by the Escort . the Capri driver was getting sloppy . Yep having grown up on 70S and 80s Ford that was a great video
bob
I only wish cars like this would make a resurgence...
The new bulky things are terrible. I drive pre-98 cars.
I race a MK1 capri.. Trust me you loose 2 stone just through your under pants, he was slipping around in there 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
I wouldn't say capri driver was getting sloppy more like his rear tyres were getting worn out
Magnifique, il manquait juste quelques chevaux, bravo.
I was just with you there, gripping my iPad with a twisted face. Amazing race! 🤪
Firstly… what a fabulous noise.
Great drive Gary; you were just outgunned in the straights by shear horsepower and crowded out in the corners. I used to run a 1974 Cologne Mercury Capri 2.8L bi-turbo that would get up to 185 mph in a straight without breathing hard -- just a total beast!. It handled much better in the corners than the one shown here though (it looks like Roger's got some horrible roll and sway going on and it was all he could do to hold her on the track). Under power, mine would sink down to the ground like a slot-racer and just hug the tarmac.
Great video great cars
The escort, down on power but catching up on the brakes as it's lighter. Awesome sound, could do with a BDG!
such a good fight
that capri is a fucking beast
Great bit of racing
I grew up with an escort van. Put a 1600 in it with a cam better than a then Fortuna gt Fortuna,extractors ,a Lynx manifold and a 40 mm sidedraught dellorto.it was a sleeper, yet was always aware of belt driven assembly's,does it get better than that?
great driving by both !
That cologne is probably the quickest car in a straight line on the track but doesn't have the handling of the BMW that has almost the same power. Love the sound of the scort though would take that any day over the others if only i could choose lol.
looked as though you got stuck badly behind Roger on the last corner and lost your momentum to be able to hold out the bemmer! Brilliant crisp note coming from those revs!great race.
Fantastic Ford :-)
Gold days for ford... now they are nothing...
That noise!!!!😎
You mean that sound/music
@@jasmijnariel BDA = 4 cylinder symphony
Put the escort driver in Capri
Awesome, Ford Escort "Thunderstorm"
Beast vs beast😍
Great Race.....
Currently building a 1/32 scale reproduction of that Escort for slotracing purposes. Awesome car to recreate. Just the looks alone. Sadly we can't have that manic soundtrack aswell when racing...
well driven
Love my escorts. Unfortunately this little baby needs a few more HP. Don't give up baby
Awesome! What's in the Escort? BDA?
Its got to be to run like that.
Reminds me of Bullet awesome
Yes "Bullit" I thought the same Haha...
Excellent
Superior handling, but with a power deficiency. Looks like the Capri used up all it's tyres. Seems odd that he doesn't blip the throttle on the down changes. Looked like it had good turn in, he had a good line coming on to the straight. Very entertaining.
ADRIAN
If he is using a Ford trans (not a special race trans), there is no need. There probably aren't any synchros but bevelled gears or whatever. Certainly isn't the eco version LOL
Cologne Capri will be an RS 2600.
Yeah I think it is. Always mean to contact this guy. I sort of did through someone else years ago when I sold my F5000 that ended up in NZ. Health problems intervened. I have one of these in Australia. Had it for nearly 40 years. How would I contact him ? Forgot his name even. I thought mine was a Weslake 3 litre V6 but now I think it is a 2.6 He knew of me too but I've lost touch everywhere. Any clues ?
basically if you drive a fiesta 95 - 02 that aint a zetec ur driving a piece of motorsport heritage
Gazza you should have given that hillybilly the LA shuffle and won the race, ya know that capri was fast down the straightaways but slowed u up in the turns. Show him some nascar rubbing racing billy bob lol Respect to the Texan!
Escort handled better and the Escort Driver was better as well.The capri probably had 80+ BHP more than the Escort give the Essy the same BHP change the diff for a bit more flat out and watch what happens then!
i think its the same block as the kent 1.3 only bored out to 1.4 or 1.6 im not sure but its the same layout
You got em in the corners, just a bit more boost so they don’t walk you in the straights, or a lil better gearing and you got em. What a lil screamer! Great patients behind the wheel
Escort sounds the bollocks geeza!
Wow ..... only WooooW ***
You deserved that win.
No heel toe?
Torque of the rs2600? :)
Cosworth BDA-Turbo 1426 cc
Torque vs. stability
Escort's corners were WAY better.
MarchuxProductions
I think it's the difference between mcpherson and dual control-arm captured spring. The mcpherson is good at cornering but at high speeds it needs modifications. The standard double arms is just much more stable through a larger speed band.
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Better than him everywhere except bhp :)
FORD ESCORT, CAPRI POWER ✌🤘👎👌
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