1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 203 kg more than 1988 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |