1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 2004 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B4000 is newer by 14 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 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 487 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Mazda B4000 (310 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 2004 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | RS 200 | B4000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 74 L |
