1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 22 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 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 15 more horse power than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 110 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford RS 200 | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | RS 200 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 64 L |
