1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 398 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Ford RS 200 | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | RS 200 | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 66 L |