1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 25 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 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 511 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1985 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford RS 200 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | RS 200 | Charger |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 68 L |