1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 26 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford RS 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford RS 200 | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | RS 200 | A3 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2578 mm |
