1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 792 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200. 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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. 2012 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ford RS 200 | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | RS 200 | Rexton |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |