1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | RS 200 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 125 L |
