The Ford Escort RS Cosworth 4x4 Group A was a worthy representative of Ford during rallies and ensured the lineage of the mythic competition car. With full transmission and a 2 litre Cosworth engine, it was seen by many as a force to be reckoned with during the 1994 championship. Driven by the French pilot François Delecour and Didier Grataloup, it was the favourite to win. During the first specials, Delecour came out on top, and following an epic showdown with Kankkunen, Sainz and Biasion, François Delecour finally stepped out at the top of the Monaco podium.