1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Plymouth Neon. 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 1994 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Neon. 1994 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford RS 200 | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | RS 200 | Neon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |