1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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. Both 1990 Ford RS 200 and 2006 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,798 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 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 2006 Honda Civic. 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 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | RS 200 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
