1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 605. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Peugeot 605. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 605. (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford RS 200 | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | RS 200 | 605 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |