RS500 or 3dr Cosworth? What makes the RS500 so special. We compare these two iconic cars.

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  • @colinhendry3
    @colinhendry3 Рік тому +11

    The video is gonna cause big problems for any scammers trying to sell a modified 3dr (500 lookalike) as a ‘genuine’ 500 😂 Top work boys

  • @jacquesvictor4232
    @jacquesvictor4232 Рік тому +7

    We never got these in South Africa so we made out own.
    The XR6 and XR8. V6 and V8 respectively in a Sierra body.

  • @romanoguttadauro6116
    @romanoguttadauro6116 Рік тому +2

    Cheers Paul there isn't an authority on RS Cosworth's that I would spend the time to listen to other than yours. I'm 57 and originally from Cheadle in Cheshire and a fan of your channel its simply magic mate, pure inspiration for my Merkur XR4ti tribute car I'm converting in to a RS500 here in the USA. BIG THANK YOU for the video I've often wondered about all of the differences between a 3 door and a RS500 and now I know. Cheers Romano

  • @Cossieplumber
    @Cossieplumber Рік тому +2

    It saddens me that I wasted so much money building replicas, rs turbos back in the day when rs500’s were relatively cheap, now I can only dream of owning 1.

  • @MileZeroFilms
    @MileZeroFilms Рік тому +6

    Brilliant video, thanks for the taking us through the history of, and differences between, these iconic cars. I'm from the States and in '87 I spent a couple of weeks in Southern Ireland where I kept hoping that I would see a 3dr Cosworth but no dice. I've still got a Summer '87 mix tape out in my garage, just need a Cosworth to play it in. LOL

  • @linenmccartney2374
    @linenmccartney2374 Рік тому +3

    There are experts and then there are fellows who really know what they are talking about. Truly a voice of authority. I sincerely love these cars ...

  • @EverydayLife621
    @EverydayLife621 Рік тому +25

    Absolutely fascinating listening to these stories by Paul - (from the ones with Adam Smith, where they chopped the corner off the battery tray, the back to front stamping of the chassis number, the race cars started off as a standard 1.3L body shell ? ) to these differences we learned about today - well done, perfect.
    👍

  • @roxieloot
    @roxieloot Рік тому +2

    Best video i have watched in a very long time. Might have something something to do with growing up when these car came out. Still can not afford one unfortunately.

  • @rustystuff
    @rustystuff Рік тому +3

    I could watch this guy all day long 👌

  • @lukekindred1999
    @lukekindred1999 7 місяців тому +1

    I’ve known of Paul and everything he does with Fords for a very long time now so I can’t believe I’ve only just found your channel!
    Absolutely stellar and informative video chaps the internet needed this!!

  • @j308s7
    @j308s7 Рік тому +2

    The knowledge this guy has is incredible.What a fab summary.A1

  • @1978JonBullock
    @1978JonBullock Рік тому +1

    What a great informative RS500 vs 3 door cosworth video. My old man had a 89 sierra 2.8i 4×4 back when i was a kid so i appreciate you lads doing these videos.

  • @donaljamescaddye3805
    @donaljamescaddye3805 Рік тому +11

    What a great insight into both cars ! Really detailed - A load of BS chat that circled both cars for years has been well and truly blown full of holes. Paul really knows his stuff on the Cossie ! Great video and an education ! Cheers

  • @scottweeks4852
    @scottweeks4852 Рік тому +2

    Exceptional video gents. Back to 1987- where are the keys to the Time Machine?!

  • @neilcook2587
    @neilcook2587 Рік тому +8

    Love hearing these types of cossie stories Paul keep them coming 👏👌👍

  • @spurs079
    @spurs079 Рік тому +6

    Excellent video, I remember these cars from the age of 17 being a mechanic. They were kings of the road and everybody wanted 1 including me. Was fairly knowledgeable about the differences, however not knowledgeable enough as I learnt a lot from this fantastic video. Was never sure about the block thickness until today. 11 out of 10 for your information. Thank you

  • @mikemurphyhotrod
    @mikemurphyhotrod Рік тому +8

    Been a massive Ford fan for over 30 years and I never knew about some of the differences between the rs and the rs 500.Great info as always 👍

  • @matthewnicholas6365
    @matthewnicholas6365 Рік тому +2

    I reckon the RS500 probably started a trend of collectable fast fords. They likely had no idea when they were new.

  • @alextripp1230
    @alextripp1230 Рік тому +5

    Hi Paul and Steve, guy's a brilliant 40 mins of Cozzie information. Like a lot of people watching, I new most of the differences but learnt more today. Really enjoy your video's, always fascinating. Alex.

  • @davemorris9275
    @davemorris9275 Рік тому +8

    You learn something new every day, loved it 👍

  • @VILLAGEOFDEATH
    @VILLAGEOFDEATH Рік тому +5

    This guy is a living Coszi encyclopedia, forgot how beautiful the 3 doors are...

  • @janbroechner4886
    @janbroechner4886 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for a very interresting walkthrough on differences between these two "Cossies".. WHAT an absolutely stunning example of the RS500🤩 right there🤩👍💯%🇩🇰

  • @supersaabclaire
    @supersaabclaire Рік тому +2

    Mega!!!
    My parents had Sierra's, many childhood memories for me ❤

  • @timwilks666
    @timwilks666 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff, I thought I knew a bit but I've learned a lot more there. Always been my dream car, I'll keep buying a lottery ticket, at the moment I'd struggle to afford a 1.3L...

  • @jibraani10
    @jibraani10 Рік тому +4

    Remember the days back then when these were around
    Cosy rs
    Cosy rs 500
    Cosy rs sapphire
    Pure pullers to easy to pinch and insurance companies didn't want to know anyone who was young or had even 1 point on the driving licence
    Still looking nice
    Prices have gone up crazy on these
    👍

    • @RWL2012
      @RWL2012 Рік тому +1

      Then the Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 and later the still-Sierra-based Escort Cosworth (big turbo then small turbo)

    • @madyottoyotto3055
      @madyottoyotto3055 8 місяців тому +1

      ​​@@RWL2012
      Yes the only fords I have REALLY WANTED
      However
      I would much prefer
      The vauxhall lotus Carlton
      They are all beasts of their day
      A real drivers car
      But the Carlton just wins I'm looks for me
      Possibly because of my age in quite young to like most of the cars I do

  • @alexthomas5117
    @alexthomas5117 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely brilliant video guys ; exactly what UA-cam should be for. Beautiful cars as well. Keep up the good work.

  • @MalcolmPowder
    @MalcolmPowder Рік тому +1

    Great video, Paul. Thanks for taking the time to explain all the differences.

    • @paullinfoot6017
      @paullinfoot6017  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Malcolm , without you guys we wouldnt be doing these videos

  • @craigoconnor4615
    @craigoconnor4615 Рік тому +2

    This video was brilliant and so educational even to somebody who isn't obsessed with these cars I think it's just Paul in general his knowledge of these machines is second to none and so easy to listen to

  • @mikefinney3480
    @mikefinney3480 Рік тому +2

    Great video, One thing I learnt from a previous video was you mention was regarding engine numbers not matching the cars V5 and how this happened. Keep up the great work.

  • @PeterPan_-wb7el
    @PeterPan_-wb7el Рік тому +2

    Absolutely great video,
    I had a 1990 (G) plate moonstone Blue sapphire back in my 20’s great car always sideways 🤣🤣 wish I kept it now…

  • @glynroberts4006
    @glynroberts4006 Рік тому +1

    Loved the story about about how the standard rs cosworth went to tickford to be modified

  • @Lemingtona-x5g
    @Lemingtona-x5g Рік тому +2

    good video showing the difference. surprised they are worth so much. thing with classic cars is they fall apart if you don't drive them or don't store them properly in a heated garage

  • @paulvalentine3232
    @paulvalentine3232 Рік тому +2

    Superb video your knowledge is second to none.
    I was fortunate to have a look around your workshop last year when you was selling your friends Moonstone Blue (l should have bought it)👍

  • @damiantaylor7993
    @damiantaylor7993 Рік тому +2

    Dan Gurney was indeed American and the flap was used on the GT40’s in the 24hrs of Le-man’s yep the ones where Ford handed Enzo his Arse, aswell as on the NASCAR’s

  • @MrWesternDuke
    @MrWesternDuke Рік тому +1

    Really interesting, many thanks for the video.😁

  • @sukyeenorris8538
    @sukyeenorris8538 Рік тому +2

    Thank you,yet again my hubby was very quite & rooted to spot x........

    • @EverydayLife621
      @EverydayLife621 Рік тому

      Steve & Paul, are my new goto channel (before Rob & Chris @ salvage rebuilds & Mat Armstrong & Barum Engines) - so its a thumbs up from me to your hubby! - really enjoyed tonights episode.

  • @VashSpiegel
    @VashSpiegel Рік тому +1

    Awesome vid, on stuff you just cant find online.

  • @tessbushell5489
    @tessbushell5489 Рік тому +3

    Top video fellas as always and a true fountain of information 👍🏻

  • @mk2steve23
    @mk2steve23 Рік тому +5

    Simply brilliant video guys so interesting thank you both . I've learnt something extra also about my own now cheers

  • @mattscolding6819
    @mattscolding6819 Рік тому +5

    Great stuff! Very informative. Although I think Paul should have donned an 80s suit and tie for full effect 😂

  • @samituomisto106
    @samituomisto106 Рік тому +1

    That black rear spoiler was originally part of the Sierra 2.0 is from year models 1985 -1988...

  • @HadiTuppa
    @HadiTuppa 6 місяців тому

    I’m fascinated to listen to such an expert explanation on these cars. Not my thing and never have been really but I’m still fascinated and interested.
    My first car was a Mk2 Fiesta 1.3 ghia and I always wanted an XR2 variant but I suppose I became more of a Golf lover…plus my father never owned or liked Fords so no influence there.
    Superb video…thank you!

  • @deanoscott
    @deanoscott Рік тому +1

    As a kid growing up and being obsessed with RS fords, ive heard virtually all the theorys that paul mentioned here. Thankfully ive worked on a few now and have all official books etc that debunked all the bs. Great hearing it from the great man himself. Another point is that Paul is giving this advice if we were to buy a cossie, which almost seems daft to me because if you are in the market, and you DONT approach Paul for advice prior to the purchase, you are daft in the head 😂. Loved this video.

  • @cg7975
    @cg7975 Рік тому +6

    Paul, thank you for this video. Maybe sometime you could talk a little about the corrosion issues with these cars. Those of us buying one of these as an investment should be aware that a lot of these cars that have been on the road, will have, or will have had extensive corrosion to their undersides. It would be nice to hear your opinion on this.

  • @sunnymanku7240
    @sunnymanku7240 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic video guys. I must say the moonstone is the best colour out of them all

  • @colinhendry3
    @colinhendry3 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video boys. Really enjoyed it.

  • @KSDKarateclub
    @KSDKarateclub Рік тому +2

    Great Video guys , better than the old days of buyers guides just written n boring to read , keep up the fab work . Daz B

    • @paullinfoot6017
      @paullinfoot6017  Рік тому +1

      Welcome to the channel mate , good to see you here

  • @the3doorking293
    @the3doorking293 Рік тому +1

    SILVER... WOOOOW. I didn't know that 👍👍
    AGAIN... SUPERB CONTENT as always 👏👏👌
    I just LOVE it... Love it Love it.
    THANK YOU

  • @jamesrobert4106
    @jamesrobert4106 Рік тому +1

    The Moonstone blue twins 🤩

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- Рік тому +2

    Greatest Car ever manufactured what an absolute Icon 😍

  • @ChrisFEJackson
    @ChrisFEJackson Рік тому +3

    Got to be the best explanation of the differing aspects of a performance car and manufacture. I have learnt a lot from this and can be used as a reference. I have never even looked at these cars, appreciated them for what they were, was never able to afford them, even if I could have, was put off by the stats for being stolen. Btw my Triumph Tr7 had bonnet slots ;) on both sides too!!!
    Absolutely enjoyed this, I have bookmarked this video for reference as I think others should too, oh & sub'd of course!

  • @jasondaly216
    @jasondaly216 Рік тому +2

    Another great video lads keep them coming 👌👌

  • @bondy284
    @bondy284 Рік тому +2

    What a fantastic video !!!!.
    Not that long ago I saw my first 3 door Sierra at a cars & coffee event in Brisbane.
    The car looked awesome in Moonstone blue.👍🇦🇺

  • @powellroger
    @powellroger Рік тому +1

    Great informative video Paul a very interesting watch

  • @Allenpatch
    @Allenpatch Рік тому +1

    Another great video👍

  • @studley73
    @studley73 Рік тому +1

    What a absolutely amzing informative video loved every second of that

  • @leewainwright3526
    @leewainwright3526 Рік тому

    Great video enjoyed it I was only a nipper back in mid 80s and I think this car really got me into cars I remember seeing one pass me and it was a light purple even a shade of pink in it and I couldn't take my eyes off it

  • @dannyotter7247
    @dannyotter7247 Рік тому +1

    Hi guys, fantastic vid that - loved the insight Paul and it’s great to see it’s not being lost to the passage of time. Always had a soft spot for cossie’s and it difficult for those that didn’t experience that time period as a petrolhead for the status and power of the cosworth moniker at the time - something that only really sort of happened again with the scooby - as you mentioned. I also really like the 4x4 sapphire too - because - Spender. :-)

  • @carter83419
    @carter83419 Рік тому +1

    Great video chaps 👊🏻

  • @tomjamson1055
    @tomjamson1055 Рік тому +2

    Loved them in the day - Interesting video

  • @bigdavesnokia
    @bigdavesnokia Рік тому +2

    Good job lads, you are getting comfortable on camera now Paul.

  • @vincemarshall8550
    @vincemarshall8550 Рік тому +1

    great video ,wonder how many of these are left knowing that ford bought their sheet metal from fiat/lancia old 1970,s stock ,but ford really did good with this car, tanks

  • @kevinharker1840
    @kevinharker1840 Рік тому +3

    I think the general concensus is anything before the year 2000, nut sacks were firmer, and considerably larger, granted, cars today have more power, but with all the little gizzmos, to keep you safe, you'll not get the full sphincter contraction, for the few of us that drive genuine 500hp + analogue cars... only we know the truth... good vid boys.

  • @paulm114
    @paulm114 Рік тому +3

    That 500 is a lovely example!

  • @elliotdavis4641
    @elliotdavis4641 Рік тому +1

    My favourite car video ever, amazing lads I know all the difference now thanks

  • @rabmc
    @rabmc Рік тому +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed that, fascinating the many differences on the cars. I owned a black 3 door with a few genuine 500 parts on it for many years, sold it roughly 2010 and not sure why she is these days. D140 VSW

    • @Marc1979nufc
      @Marc1979nufc Рік тому +2

      Searches show it hasn’t been mot’d since 2010 and it’s last v5c was 2008

    • @rabmc
      @rabmc Рік тому

      @@Marc1979nufc Yeah it was 2010 give or take when I sold her, 400bhp was in fantastic condition, odd. Thanks

    • @regularguy3665
      @regularguy3665 Рік тому

      Track car, or export?

    • @rabmc
      @rabmc Рік тому

      @@regularguy3665 Uk road car

    • @regularguy3665
      @regularguy3665 Рік тому

      @@rabmc I mean is it now a track car or been exported so wouldn’t show as MOT?

  • @kennywallace1
    @kennywallace1 Рік тому +1

    Given the road going RS500's all came with the parts to run at 550BHP, what work was actually required to activate these parts to run at 550BHP on the road?

  • @fatwalletboy2
    @fatwalletboy2 Рік тому +4

    Being north east lads I wonder if you could do a video on the Sapphire Cossies and maybe touch on the Spender cars from the 90s tv show based in Newcastle??? Would make for another great collab with Adam.....

  • @davidpalmer3131
    @davidpalmer3131 Рік тому +1

    Bit surprised that the crankshaft, pistons and con rods are not strengthened for the extra power in the RS500

  • @Slim885
    @Slim885 Рік тому +2

    Paul your a legend 🎉

  • @peterturnbull9133
    @peterturnbull9133 Рік тому +3

    Excellent Video - I still really like this car, and hearing how it came in to being, and the engineering changes needed was facinating ...I learnt a lot - especially about homologation.
    Went to watch them race at Silverstone, where Mike Smith of DJ & TV fame was also competing. I was lucky enough to get a drive a lovely black RS500 belonging to a friend - it was a great civilised drive. I guess I perhaps expected too much; I was expecting it to be a beast to drive, granted I was not driving it hard, but at normal road speeds I remember feeling that my Peugeot 205 1.9GTI felt more nippy (perhaps Turbo lag?) - but the RS is so beautiful, practical and so desirable.

    • @82coxy
      @82coxy Рік тому +1

      I saw M Smith driving his Cossie at Silverstone last year, it was at the CSCC event. He raced in the super saloon event.
      He qualified 1st but had engine issues while racing so finished around 4th if I remember correctly.
      He's a great guy, chatted with him in the paddock and got a couple cracking photos of his car, he'd brought a red E30 M3 also that his friend drove.

  • @johnleckieWATP
    @johnleckieWATP Рік тому +3

    I can tell you this as Gospel there are many, many people who would have liked this knowledge in the past as they've been suckered into buying a none 500 cosy, and for some strange reason people in the no didn't want to tell people this kind of information.

  • @andrewthomson3413
    @andrewthomson3413 Рік тому +1

    Great film, good to see all the differences. You touched on the extra 4 injectors with the plug behind the battery. I'm interested to know if the wiring loom and ecu were capable of running 8 injectors.?
    Keep the videos coming.

    • @paullinfoot6017
      @paullinfoot6017  Рік тому +1

      the standard wasnt no , the loom was there for homologation only

  • @devon7621
    @devon7621 Рік тому +2

    Outstanding video.

  • @sal50111
    @sal50111 19 днів тому

    79000 views??
    This is best video ive ever seen

  • @briancorkery4083
    @briancorkery4083 6 місяців тому

    In 88 in College I did a project on these. What always amazed me was even though the RS 500 had all those differences, it was only mildly better performing. I guess you got to have the fuel injectors active, otherwise the air box, turbo, hose diameters was all useless in a road car. Essentially that’s it

  • @EmDeeCee6147
    @EmDeeCee6147 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video. 👍🏻

  • @melbutler7550
    @melbutler7550 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting paul love your videos

  • @andycarlin2168
    @andycarlin2168 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant and so informative Paul 👌👍

  • @hydorah
    @hydorah Рік тому +1

    I liked the role play as a Ford dealer! I used to live around the corner from Vospers in Plymouth - a massive Ford dealer. They had an RS500 in there... It was there a loooong time. Later they had an RS200 in there, that was there even longer. The regular Cossies were selling like hot cakes. I also remember when the Cossies fell enough in value to fall into the hands of the chavs. I knew for sure the Cossies were destined to be big money classic. Here's a tidbit for you: £20,000 in 1987 money is around £50,000 in today's money. So if you bought an RS500 back in the day and used it well, you'd still have at least doubled your money. If you'd stored it and used it sparingly? Well that's big ROI!

    • @jamiebourne8047
      @jamiebourne8047 Рік тому +1

      It's actually 74k today! However, if you'd invested the 20k it would be worth more than 74k now. My dad had a white RS500, paid 25k in 1989, kept it a year, and then sold it at a loss. In 1993 Ford's of Winsford had a black rs500 for £9995. Dad laughed saying thank God he got shot of his....
      His white 500 is still around, I see it occasionally in mags etc. He used to let me thrash around in it when I was 19 on my 3rd party insurance 🙈

  • @allysonsquires8421
    @allysonsquires8421 Рік тому +2

    Ps as a Yorkshire chap... luv the lingo.

    • @shoominati23
      @shoominati23 Рік тому +2

      You can always tell a Yorkshireman, but you can't tell him much...

  • @madcommodore
    @madcommodore Рік тому +1

    Don't forget going to Tot's nightclub after a bit of cruising on the main road of Southend beach to impress the ladies lol

  • @stefantrnacek1394
    @stefantrnacek1394 Рік тому +1

    Really interesting and informative video.

  • @CaptainCarling
    @CaptainCarling Рік тому +2

    Epic video lads, thank you

  • @chrisblay
    @chrisblay Рік тому +2

    A mine of information and knowledge on these cars. 👍

  • @kenlarman4252
    @kenlarman4252 Рік тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed that guy’s what a well produced video 👍 I thought I knew what the differences were & now know I really had no idea 😂
    I think I mentioned this before somewhere that when I purchased my F reg 2wd Sapphire Cosworth back in 1991 at a ripe old age of 23 there was a 500 next to mine in the showroom for not much more money, back then I didn’t like the look of the RS 500 as it was a bit to garish & in your face for me, how gutted am I now! I blame Jimmy Nail ie: “Spender” for my lack of wealth 😂
    Keep the great content coming.

  • @jackdempsey8298
    @jackdempsey8298 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for another interesting video

  • @EverydayLife621
    @EverydayLife621 Рік тому +1

    I dont know whether many of the younger viewers will remember this, but in the late '80 / early '90's it was almost impossible to get car insurance (this was a time pre computer), so insurance was based on open any driver policies using look up tables!, it got so bad that ford were selling the escort RS2000 (MK5 - around 1990ish) less than the base 1.3l model, the cosworth as i noted was almost uninsurable in urban areas.

  • @MedievalRichard
    @MedievalRichard Рік тому +2

    Thank you for educating me.

  • @dannywhite1392
    @dannywhite1392 Рік тому +1

    Paul linfoot is a cosworth scientist

  • @danielbuckingham5625
    @danielbuckingham5625 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant! Very informative.. 👍

  • @markscenic8331
    @markscenic8331 Рік тому +2

    Really interesting thanks chaps. Were all the 500s rhd?

  • @sonicbacon666
    @sonicbacon666 Рік тому +1

    Great video lads, I’d be interested to know what needed to be done to release the extra nags. Sheer curiosity, I’d never be in a position to be able to afford either car barring a lottery win.

  • @rudey24-74
    @rudey24-74 Рік тому +1

    Great vid 😎👍

  • @ramalama9650
    @ramalama9650 Рік тому +2

    Ah, this takes me back. The local RS dealer/sales person explained all these differences to me when I went to look at buying one of these many years ago.
    Just kidding.
    Thank you Paul, such a pleasure to watch any videos you make about RS's. I still can't get over seeing that RS2000 you've got tucked away (On the Adam Smith channel).
    That is an absolute beauty!

  • @royal5stars
    @royal5stars 6 місяців тому

    million pound information.. big thanks

  • @jdysontube
    @jdysontube Рік тому +1

    What a fantastic film

  • @MahalKitaPhotography
    @MahalKitaPhotography Рік тому +2

    Amazing knowledge. Absolute dream car, just need to win the lottery 😂

  • @duckman5642
    @duckman5642 Рік тому +1

    Great video Paul thankyou, How much would a standard race car be worth and can it be used on the road?and how many were built, cheers

  • @damiengirvan5020
    @damiengirvan5020 Рік тому +1

    What is the intro music?