1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1987 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford RS 200 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | RS 200 | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |