1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 24 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 304 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford RS 200 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | RS 200 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 96.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 50 L |