2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1985 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 116 L |
