1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1990 Ford RS 200. (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | RS 200 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 67 L |
