1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford RS 200 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | RS 200 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 46 L |