1997 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1997 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 413 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari Maranello | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Maranello | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 116 L |
