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Ford Fiesta ST 2013 vs Toyota GT86 track battle video

It's the hot hatch Ford Fiesta ST against the rear-drive Toyota GT86 on track at Bedford. Video action here

Ford Fiesta ST and Toyota GT86

We pitch the new 2013 Ford Fiesta ST - a cracking front-wheel-drive hot hatch - against the Toyota GT86, which offers a true rear-drive sportscar experience at a modest price.

Both are capable, with the new Fiesta recently performing extremely well against its rivals in a recent evo group test, and the well established GT86 among one of evo's favourite cars. But, which is most fun on track? Richard Meaden finds out...

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