1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 12 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 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 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | RS 200 | 400 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |