1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1988 Mazda 929
To start off, 1988 Mazda 929 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda 929 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford RS 200 | 1988 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | RS 200 | 929 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |