1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Ford RS 200. 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford RS 200 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | RS 200 | 928 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 76 L |