1986 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1989 Ford RS 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,394 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 124 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1989 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2394 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 116 L |
