1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 453 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester 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 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | RS 200 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
