1989 Ford RS 200 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1989 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford RS 200 | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | RS 200 | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 90 L |