1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 8 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 220 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 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 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | RS 200 | 968 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 92 L |