I saw a poll choosing between the two vehicles on AutoGuide. In that poll, which I assume is less biased than one posted on our forum, the Focus RS is ahead as well by about 2:1.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/10/poll-bmw-m2-or-ford-focus-rs-.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/10/poll-bmw-m2-or-ford-focus-rs-.html