Rods And Customs

Best Rods And Customs by Offroad in Forza Horizon 5

Rods And Customs is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Offroad ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Offroad · 19 cars analyzed
7.0
Best Offroad
Rods And Customs
Type
5/5 RWD
Drivetrain
35K CR
Cheapest
19
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
1956 Ford F-100 D302

1956 Ford F-100

LEGENDARY RODS AND CUSTOMS RWD
35,000 CR
1956 Ford F-100

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

Speed
3.8
Handling
2.5
Accel
3.1
Launch
3.0
Braking
2.1
Offroad
7.0
Power 173 HP
Torque 268 lb-ft
Weight 3,325 lbs
Displacement 4.46L
Front % 58%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1956 Ford F-100 details →
#3
Rank
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air D432

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

RARE RODS AND CUSTOMS RWD
150,000 CR
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

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

Speed
4.8
Handling
3.6
Accel
2.8
Launch
1.6
Braking
2.1
Offroad
6.2
Power 228 HP
Torque 380 lb-ft
Weight 3,337 lbs
Displacement 4.64L
Front % 57%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air details →
#4
Rank
1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe D130

1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe

COMMON RODS AND CUSTOMS RWD
44,000 CR
1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe

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

Speed
3.2
Handling
3.4
Accel
2.1
Launch
2.2
Braking
1.8
Offroad
6.2
Power 85 HP
Torque 155 lb-ft
Weight 2,970 lbs
Displacement 3.62L
Front % 54%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe 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 Offroad in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

At ForzaLabs, we built an automated system that collects every upgrade and tuning option for every car in Forza Horizon 5 — thousands of parts across hundreds of vehicles.

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Why Offroad Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Offroad stat reflects traction and control on loose surfaces. Cross-country and dirt events demand cars that stay composed off-tarmac.

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

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon at 250,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 1956 Ford F-100 leads at 7.0 Offroad, but costs 35,000 CR.