1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1988 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 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford RS 200 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | RS 200 | 505 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |