1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 280 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 116 L |