1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider 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 184 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider 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 | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | RS 200 | Spider |
Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |