1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1984 Volvo 760
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 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (153 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 155 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | RS 200 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 68 L |
