1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 6 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 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 420 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | RS 200 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 5397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 86 L |
