Modern Rally

Best Modern Rally by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Modern 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 · 10 cars analyzed
9.2
Best Acceleration
Modern Rally
Type
5/5 AWD
Drivetrain
20K CR
Cheapest
10
Cars in Group
#3
Rank
2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti B652

2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

COMMON MODERN RALLY AWD
20,000 CR
2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

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

Speed
5.9
Handling
4.9
Accel
6.0
Launch
3.6
Braking
3.6
Offroad
5.9
Power 276 HP
Torque 280 lb-ft
Weight 3,270 lbs
Displacement 1.99L
Front % 58%
Drivetrain AWD
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#4
Rank
2019 Subaru Sti S209 B689

2019 Subaru Sti S209

COMMON MODERN RALLY AWD
70,000 CR
2019 Subaru Sti S209

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

Speed
6.0
Handling
5.3
Accel
5.8
Launch
3.1
Braking
4.4
Offroad
5.9
Power 341 HP
Torque 330 lb-ft
Weight 3,485 lbs
Displacement 2.46L
Front % 59%
Drivetrain AWD
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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 AWD. This layout dominates the Acceleration rankings thanks to its mechanical advantages.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Viii Mr at 31,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Gsr "Welcome Pack" leads at 9.2 Acceleration, but costs 43,000 CR.