1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1990 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 2 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Ford RS 200. (250 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 270 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1990 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
