When did the Ford Focus first come out?
When did the Ford Focus first come out? Tuning tips and parts for the Focus range. The Focus was released in 1998 and became the car of the year in 1999. Ford had a successful run with its predecessor the Escort which lasted for 6 revisions and started the hot hatch off with the early XR models. Which is better Ford Focus 170 or Rs? The 170 put down 170 bhp whereas the RS managed to provide 215 bhp (most owners reported more than this). Tuning wise there are a substantial number of options. The best base for tuning are...