A decent result for FordÂ’'s old-stager. It may have given way to a new version two years ago, but owners still rate the original Focus highly. Look at the scoresheet and you'Â’ll see that, in terms of handling and ride, it outscores all its contemporaries, with the notable exceptions of the new Focus and Honda Civic. Look beyond that, though, and things start to go downhill. A finishing position of 83rd in the comfort chart is a disappointment, while a poor 78th for braking is a cause for concern.