1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 3 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 108 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1987 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford RS 200 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | RS 200 | Granada |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2770 mm |