1994 Ford Probe vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, both 1994 Ford Probe and 1994 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Probe (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Probe weights approximately 220 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1994 Ford Probe (212 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Probe | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Probe | 200 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
