2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
