1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, both 1988 Ford RS 200 and 1988 TVR S2 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 TVR S2. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1988 TVR S2. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR S2. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford RS 200 | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | RS 200 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
