A lot of critics believe the best handeling FF car is the DC2.
I have looked into the DC2 and EK9 a lot and had opinions on both from owners who have owned both and it is 50/50.
Some rate the EK9 over the DC2 and some rate the DC2 over the EK9.
Either way, the both seem to be great handeling cars and comes down to preference I guess and driving style. We also don't know the condition of suspension related componants/bushes etc for each vehicle driven at the time.
A lot of people rate the Pug GTI, Saxo VTS, Clio etc for good handeling too, but as above the most raved reviews I have read and comments from others, the majority believe the DC2 is the best handeling.
A lot of it is down to driver ability and everything is down to your own opinion. The only way this type of debate would be settled, would be to get each car in stock form blasted around the same track with the same driver. Aint going to happen..
So, decide on if you want Jap, french whatever and it will help people offer further suggestions.
Personally I have a thing for Japanese cars. Some look a bit boy racer and I looked into Audi and other luxery type models, but I am only 25 plenty of time to go all sensible!