Classic Rally

Best Classic Rally by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Classic Rally is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Acceleration ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Acceleration · 12 cars analyzed
5.0
Best Acceleration
Classic Rally
Type
5/5 RWD
Drivetrain
150K CR
Cheapest
12
Cars in Group
#3
Rank
1967 Ford Racing Escort Mk1 B636

1967 Ford Racing Escort Mk1

LEGENDARY CLASSIC RALLY RWD
300,000 CR
1967 Ford Racing Escort Mk1

Pairs high Acceleration with competitive all-around performance — a rare combination. An excellent all-rounder that doesn't force trade-offs.

Speed
4.5
Handling
4.6
Accel
4.6
Launch
3.5
Braking
4.1
Offroad
7.4
Power 200 HP
Torque 160 lb-ft
Weight 2,116 lbs
Displacement 1.83L
Front % 52%
Drivetrain RWD
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#4
Rank
1970 Ford Gt70 B671

1970 Ford Gt70

RARE CLASSIC RALLY RWD
150,000 CR
1970 Ford Gt70

A great mid-price option with Acceleration that punches above its weight. Lower PI leaves significant tuning headroom.

Speed
5.1
Handling
5.2
Accel
4.2
Launch
3.1
Braking
3.4
Offroad
7.4
Power 200 HP
Torque 155 lb-ft
Weight 1,680 lbs
Displacement 2L
Front % 44%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1970 Ford Gt70 details →
#5
Rank
1980 Abarth Fiat 131 C510

1980 Abarth Fiat 131

COMMON CLASSIC RALLY RWD
250,000 CR
1980 Abarth Fiat 131

The most accessible car on this list with Acceleration that holds its own against pricier competition. Ideal for budget builds.

Speed
4.3
Handling
4.1
Accel
4.1
Launch
3.9
Braking
3.2
Offroad
5.9
Power 140 HP
Torque 130 lb-ft
Weight 2,161 lbs
Displacement 2L
Front % 54%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1980 Abarth Fiat 131 details →
Our Methodology

How We Ranked These Cars

The rankings above are based on stock performance data — every car shown is completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. If a car ranks #1 for Acceleration in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Acceleration Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Acceleration stat reflects how quickly a car reaches top speed. Tracks with frequent braking zones reward cars that recover speed fastest.

All five cars on this list are RWD. This layout dominates the Acceleration rankings thanks to its mechanical advantages.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1980 Abarth Fiat 131 at 250,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 1977 Ford #5 Escort Rs1800 Mkii leads at 5.0 Acceleration, but costs 300,000 CR.