1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. 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, 1988 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford RS 200 | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | RS 200 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
