1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
