Ten Best Forza 7 Drift Cars
Forza 7 is sometimes a painfully realistic game, and racing the “proper” way over-and-over can get boring. Sometimes you just need to have fast paced and mindless fun. Sometimes, you need to spin the back wheels and send up a cloud of smoke that makes the California wildfires look like a joke. Drifting may not be the most efficient way to take a turn, but it is damn sure the most fun way. Here are 10 cars that you can use to kick out the back end in style.
10. Honda S2000
The S2000 is the definition of little hell-raiser and Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) car. Although it’s a bit tricky to get a handle on at first, it is ideal for drifting. The amount of power packed into this little devil’s compact frame can easily lend itself to unwanted spin-outs. But when that power is harnessed correctly, you’ll be whipping that back end around like a dominatrix whips a rich businessman. The angles and control that you can maintain once you tame this car are absolutely unreal. A lot of cars need engine conversions and specialized drift builds to do their best Tokyo Drift impression, but the S2000 shines as a stock car.
9. Nissan Fairlady Z
A list of the best drift cars in ANY driving game is not complete without at least one Nissan. When it comes to drifting, you have to find the “sweet spot.” This sweet spot is the amount of throttle you can apply while still being able to counter-steer effectively. A lot of the more advanced cars used for drifting have a very small margin of error to find this sweet spot; which often leads to burnt out tires, fishtails, and broken controllers. In the Fairlady Z however, this sweet spot is absolutely ENORMOUS. Note this however- if by some grace of god you do lose control, you will not be able to recover.
8. BMW M3 E36
For now, we’ll break free from the clutches of the Japanese and take a visit to the land of lederhosen, beer, and that thing that happened between 1933-1945 that no one likes to talk about. Despite the stigma the Germans may have against them, there’s no denying they produce damn good cars. And the BMW M3 E36 just so happens to be one of the best ones for drifting. You can make this beauty go sideways so easily it’s not even funny. Usually, it takes a few laps to get used to a new car, especially when it’s designed solely as a drift build. But after your first corner in the E36, it’ll immediately feel like home.
7. Lexus LFA
Aaaand back to the land of the rising sun we go. But this time, we’ll be hopping behind the wheel of a more modern car. The Lexus LFA packs a monstrous V10 engine, which although has absolutely no impact on the actually drift capability- makes it sound like the automotive version of a Guns N’ Roses concert circa 1989. And being loud, obnoxious, and kick-ass is DEFINITELY a necessary component in a great drift car. This is another car that won’t need many modifications to go out on the track and peel out. A lot of the more popular drift cars don’t pack a ton of horsepower; and while they’re still tons of fun to drift, sometimes you just want to really slam on the gas and see how far you can push it.
6. Ford Mustang GT
Now here’s an entry that I am personally not a fan of, but see people whoop my behind up and down the track with all the time. I’ll be honest- I hate American cars. Especially ones built pre-2010, which SUCK at everything that’s not going in a straight line. But the Mustang GT deserves credit where credit is due. It’s the proud owner of a massive V8 engine, which helps immensely when you get the uncontrollable urge to drive sideways. The throttle is also extremely touchy- which can be a bad thing in a race, but a massive advantage when drifting. You won’t even have to try to drift in this car, it has a mind of its own and will gladly do it for you.
5. Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Wait a minute… didn’t you just say you hate American cars? Well, you’re right. I can’t put into words the deep-seated loathing I have for American automotive technology. But similar to the Mustang, I give credit where it’s due. Cars like this have descended from drift heaven. This car just dares you to hit that throttle and try to control the back end. One misstep and you soon won’t know your head from your ass; but find that sweet spot and you’ll be on cloud-nine. If you feel like taming a bull with rabies that is also high on meth, this is the ride for you.
4. Mazda RX-7
Once again, we’re back for some Asian persuasion. The RX-7 is a classic JDM car, and it excels when asked to defy proper driving physics. Light-weight, compact, and above all- fast. While the previous three cars were all about power, and having the cajones to try to tame them- the RX-7 is for the drifting technicians. Usually, comparing a car to a stick of butter on a pan would be a bad thing. But in this case, it’s a compliment of the highest order. This car is SO slick and easy to control. And when you really ask that rotary engine to work its magic, it sounds absolutely majestic.
3. Nissan Silvia
This rather plain looking car has been a drifting mainstay since the Forza series was created. You might have to spruce it up a bit so it doesn’t look like dog-doo, but appearances have nothing to do with how it handles on the track. Like the other JDM models on this list, this is a car for someone who really wants control over their drifts. If you want to make your sideways shuffle look like an elegantly crafted dance, give this one a shot. It may not be winning any races down the straight aways, but very few cars can beat it when it comes to burning some real rubber. Besides, this car is in Tokyo Drift!
2. Toyota Supra
If I had things my way, this car would be number one. Not only is it built to go sideways, it can smoke the pants off anyone who underestimates it on the straights. This was the car that Paul Walker drove in Tokyo Drift. Sorry to keep bringing up that damn movie, but when a car is in a movie with drift in the name, it goes on a list about drifting. In my opinion, it is also the best-looking car on the list- but it has so much more to offer than just movie star good looks and fame. It handles like a dream, sounds like the coming of Armageddon, and is easy for beginners to counter-steer with. Give it a whirl and make Paul proud.
1.Nissan 240 SX
Bear with me here guys. When you go to buy this car, it’s not going to look like something you’d be able to whip around like a man possessed- it looks more pedestrian than the Silvia. The stock appearance of this car gives off the vibe of “piece of crap I’m stuck in on my too-damn-long commute to work,” instead of “high-octane face melting machine.” But not only is this car possibly the best drifting machine in the game, it’s also one of the easiest to handle. A lot of Forza players will use this as their testing ground for drift builds, because it’s great no matter what you do to it. It’s also an inexpensive car to buy, which makes it ideal for someone trying to learn the ropes.
Fin
Alas friends, we have reached the end of our drift guide. If you’ve learned anything from this article, it should be that JDM cars are the cream-of-the-crop when it comes to driving sideways. There’s no way around it. Other countries may have a few horses in the race, but those cars aren’t in movies about drifting that are also set in Japan. Regardless, take these suggestions as a mere guideline. Like I said before and will continue to say until the day I die; the best car for anything is the one you enjoy driving the most. The only requirements for a drift car are rear-wheel drive and the ability to put body kits and bitchin’ decals on it. The rest is up to you. Now get out there and leave some skid marks.
