1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 440 kg more than 1985 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1985 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 116 L |
