1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 2013 Mazda 5
To start off, 2013 Mazda 5 is newer by 23 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 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 5 weights approximately 371 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 2013 Mazda 5. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 2013 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | RS 200 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1551 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
