1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 543 more horse power than 1988 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | RS 200 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 7728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 57 L |