1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 285 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
