1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1966 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford RS 200 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | RS 200 | Floride |
Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 38 L |