Which car to choose? Forza Horizon 4 Guide and Tips
Last update: 08 October 2018
In this section you will learn basic information about cars in Forza Horizon 4. We will tell you what you should take into account when choosing a vehicle. We recommend which car is the best to start with, how to buy vehicles and where to look for unique models. Here you will find information about the different classes and car types in Forza Horizon 4.
Basic Information
The Forza Horizon 4 contains more than 450 cars. When choosing a car, you should be guided mainly by your taste and choose the one you like or would like to check on the route. However, there are a few basic rules that apply to all vehicles without exception.
Each car has several statistics (in form of numerical values), which can be increased to some extent by mounting improved tuning parts. These stats are the following:
- Speed
- Handling
- Acceleration
- Launch
- Braking
In Forza Horizon 4, races take place on quite short and curvy tracks, so a good handling, acceleration and a quick start will be more useful than maximum speed. This will make it easier for you to squeeze through the opponents' peloton, because each starts in the middle or at the end of the stakes.
The easiest to drive are four-wheel-drive (AWD) cars, the most difficult are fast rear-wheel-drive (RWD) cars, such as American muscle cars. Depending on power and speed, cars are divided into classes D, C, B, A, S1 and S2.
The game also divides them according to the value of loot in the MMO game, i.e. according to colours: green, blue, purple and yellow, into common, rare, epic and legendary cars.
The exception are cars with a colorful frame, the so-called Forza Edition. They cannot be bought in the main salon, only in the Forzathon store or drawn as a prize. Each of them has an additional bonus, e.g. doubles the skill points.
For Drag races choose cars with high speed, launch and acceleration. When drifting, remember about rear-wheel drive cars - it will be much easier for you to take turns sideways.
With the exception of races for which you need an off-road vehicle, there are generally no restrictions on the class of the vehicle you are using. If you upgrade your favorite C or B class car to S1, you will be able to continue with it, because the computer will select enemies of a similar level.
Your first car
As soon as you have completed the first introductory races, to which the cars are assigned in advance, you will receive an opportunity to select your first car. This will be the case: Ford Focus RS, Audi TTS Coupe and Dodge Charger R/T.
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Their stats are the following:
Ford Focus RS | Audi TTS Coupe | Dodge Charger R/T | |
Speed | 7.4 | 6.9 | 5.9 |
Handling | 6.4 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
Acceleration | 7.3 | 7.3 | 5.3 |
Launch | 9.0 | 9.2 | 6.8 |
Breaking | 5.8 | 6.5 | 4.3 |
The optimal choice will be one of the German cars: Ford or Audi. Dodge is recommended to those who like a little bit more challenge or love American muscle cars.
Your second car
The next choice will be a rally car for your first attempt to dirt racing series. Here are the possible cars to choose from: Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Subaru Impreza WRX STI and Lancia 037 Stradale.
Car stats:
Ford Escort RS | Subaru Impreza WRX | Lancia 037 Stradale | |
Speed | 6.0 | 6.7 | 6.0 |
Handling | 5.3 | 5.9 | 5.5 |
Acceleration | 6.0 | 7.7 | 6.1 |
Launch | 8.0 | 9.5 | 7.3 |
Breaking | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
The best choice for beginners will be Subaru Impreza, and if someone is looking for a challenge - Lancia Stradale.
Your third car
The start of the first cross country series is connected with the third car as a gift: off-road car. You can choose between: Range Rover Sport SVR, Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug and RAM 2500 Power Wagon.
Car stats:
Range Rover Sport SVR | VW 5/1600 Baja Bug | RAM 2500 | |
Speed | 7.1 | 4.6 | 6.1 |
Handling | 6.2 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
Acceleration | 7.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Launch | 9.2 | 7.2 | 5.2 |
Breaking | 6.4 | 6.1 | 5.1 |
The best choice for the start is definitely the Range Rover Sport SVR.