1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 28 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 320 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford RS 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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1985 Ford RS 200 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | RS 200 | Forester |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2615 mm |