1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 568 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1985 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RS 200 | 560 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
