2008 Ford GT vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1988 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 240 kg more than 1988 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 224 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 Weight | 1520 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 116 L |
