1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 25 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Audi TT. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi TT weights approximately 320 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Because 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford RS 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | RS 200 | TT |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4178 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 55 L |
