Ever wondered if those iconic classic cars can still hold their own against their modern counterparts? We decided we would put them head-to-head with their descendants in a drag race with a twist. To make it more interesting the old cars get a head start decided by their age. But can the new cars with more power still beat them?<br /><br />We’ve brought together the original and the latest model Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mazda MX-5, the Vauxhall Astra GTE and current VXR, as well as the Ford Fiesta XR2 and latest Fiesta ST. <br /><br />In this video we pit GTI against GTI.<br /><br />Watch the rest here - http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/92977/old-vs-new-video-drag-race-challenge
