Handling ability between a FTO and DC2R

**lovesil** · 08-01-2005 05:43 PM

Just a quick question on everyone's impression! Hopefully, i wouldn't get a biased answer! Comparing to a FTO, i'm pretty sure that a Type R will win in straight line, however FTO is also known for it's handling, but how does it compare with a Type R! I'm talking about the post 97 FTO with LSD.

**bennjamin** · 08-01-2005 05:48 PM

*unbiased opinion*

And...are we talking of dc2 or dc5 ?

The FTO has a 2.0l 6 cylinder up front - while small capacity im sure its pretty heavy ( correct me if wrong) so i think around the corners - the Type R would be winner by default with lighter 1.8l + large rear swaybar etc.

*here is my bias opinion*
Ive driven a semi auto 2.0 mivec fto awhile ago - it didnt set my world on fire anywhere as much as a dc2r

**aznluder** · 08-01-2005 05:55 PM

if its a manual GPX mivec 97 model..they go pretty damn hard...would give the type R a good run...but the type R is built for track and would beat it in any race

**kenshin** · 08-01-2005 06:00 PM

my mate has a 97 spec silver mivec FTO.... he beats me 1st gear as its 2litre engine has more torque (not much half a car length or so) ... but 2nd 3rd 4th 5th is all mine

around corners no contest...

our boss have driven both and his honest opinion were both cars are quickish (comin from a guy who has a >550kw r33 GTR) but the integra has better cornering and brakes

**pornstar** · 08-01-2005 06:05 PM

550kw? what times does he post?

**edw-R** · 09-01-2005 07:57 AM

i owned FTO GPX before. I don't like FTO. Can't give me confidence.

**toE** · 09-01-2005 10:50 AM

BMI did some race that included both cars that you are talking about.

And the R won straight out by 2/3 positions.

However, I'm not saying that BMI is the bible, but just look at it as a reference guide.