1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, both 1985 Caterham 1700 and 1985 Ford RS 200 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 637 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700. 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 1700 | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77.7 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |