1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, both 1987 Ford RS 200 and 1987 Ford Festiva were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ford RS 200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford RS 200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford RS 200 | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | RS 200 | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2300 mm |
