1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. 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 147 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford RS 200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ford RS 200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford RS 200 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | RS 200 | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 61 L |