1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 458 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Monte Carlo | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
