Vintage Racers

Best Vintage Racers by Handling in Forza Horizon 5

Vintage Racers is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Handling ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Handling · 6 cars analyzed
3.6
Best Handling
Vintage Racers
Type
5/5 RWD
Drivetrain
1.5M CR
Cheapest
6
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
1939 Auto Union Type D B675

1939 Auto Union Type D

LEGENDARY VINTAGE RACERS RWD
15,000,000 CR
1939 Auto Union Type D

The undisputed Handling champion in this group. A natural advantage that's hard to overcome, even with a perfect tune on a weaker platform.

Speed
8.4
Handling
3.6
Accel
4.5
Launch
3.4
Braking
2.7
Offroad
4.7
Power 485 HP
Torque 413 lb-ft
Weight 2,823 lbs
Displacement 2.99L
Front % 42%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1939 Auto Union Type D details →
#2
Rank
1939 Maserati 8ctf B657

1939 Maserati 8ctf

LEGENDARY VINTAGE RACERS RWD
10,000,000 CR
1939 Maserati 8ctf

A strong Handling contender that's remarkably close to the top. Balanced and versatile across multiple track types.

Speed
6.7
Handling
3.6
Accel
3.8
Launch
3.2
Braking
2.9
Offroad
4.3
Power 360 HP
Torque 332 lb-ft
Weight 1,764 lbs
Displacement 2.99L
Front % 55%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1939 Maserati 8ctf details →
#3
Rank
1933 Napier Napier-Railton B603

1933 Napier Napier-Railton

LEGENDARY VINTAGE RACERS RWD
1,500,000 CR
1933 Napier Napier-Railton

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

Speed
6.5
Handling
3.5
Accel
3.7
Launch
3.6
Braking
3.1
Offroad
4.9
Power 564 HP
Torque 1249 lb-ft
Weight 4,518 lbs
Displacement 23.97L
Front % 54%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1933 Napier Napier-Railton details →
#4
Rank
1939 Mercedes-Benz W154 B672

1939 Mercedes-Benz W154

LEGENDARY VINTAGE RACERS RWD
20,000,000 CR
1939 Mercedes-Benz W154

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

Speed
7.9
Handling
3.3
Accel
4.1
Launch
3.3
Braking
2.8
Offroad
4.6
Power 483 HP
Torque 361 lb-ft
Weight 2,700 lbs
Displacement 2.96L
Front % 50%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1939 Mercedes-Benz W154 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 Handling in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Handling Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Handling stat reflects cornering grip, braking stability, and overall control. Most tracks reward carrying speed through corners.

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

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1930 Bentley Blower 4-1/2 Litre Supercharged at 4,000,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 1939 Auto Union Type D leads at 3.6 Handling, but costs 15,000,000 CR.